School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
157 students

Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
10 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)17%
23%

Black
(10-11)78%
18%

White
(10-11)4%
51%

Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
3%

Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
56%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idochealy South High School?
157 students attend Idochealy South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Idochealy South High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Idochealy South High School offer ?
Idochealy South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Idochealy South High School part of?
Idochealy South High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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