Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Ijla Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ijla Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ijla Charter High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ijla Charter High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ijla Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ijla Charter High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ijla Charter High School?
96 students attend Ijla Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ijla Charter High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ijla Charter High School offer ?
Ijla Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ijla Charter High School part of?
Ijla Charter High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ijla Charter High School located?
Ijla Charter High School is located in the Heart of Italy neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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