Prosser Career Academy High School

2148 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,200 students in grades 9-12, Prosser Career Academy 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prosser Career Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Prosser Career Academy High School's student population of 1,200 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Prosser Career Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prosser Career Academy High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2767 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prosser Career Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prosser Career Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
76%
28%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
2%
45%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Prosser Career Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Prosser Career Academy High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prosser Career Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prosser Career Academy High School's ranking?
Prosser Career Academy High School is ranked #2767 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prosser Career Academy High School often compared to?
Prosser Career Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prosser Career Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Prosser Career Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prosser Career Academy High School?
1,200 students attend Prosser Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Prosser Career Academy High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prosser Career Academy High School?
Prosser Career Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prosser Career Academy High School offer ?
Prosser Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prosser Career Academy High School part of?
Prosser Career Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Prosser Career Academy High School located?
Prosser Career Academy High School is located in the Hanson Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Hanson Park.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
Prosser Career Academy has a wide variety of clubs/groups that can satisfy anybody's interest.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - migue
5   11/15/2012
Prosser career academy is a great school where the teachers are helpful and there for you. This school offers great sport programs and clubs. The lot is big and that so there can be more classes held in the school. a wide range variety of classes. there are fun programs that also teach us at the same time.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - chris
5   11/15/2012
This school is very well-rounded amongst the students who go there. All of the students here always feel welcome here. I fell that this school is the one that teaches students the best mainly because it focuses only upon the students themselfs.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - antho
5   11/15/2012
i think this school is one the best schools in the whole state with great students and even greater teachers its a safe,fun,and learing experince for everyone
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ksand
5   11/15/2012
i reccomend this school because of the so many clubs & sports available
- Posted by Student/Alumni - eliza
5   11/15/2012
This school offers many exciting choices that can help you in the future. It offers many clubs and groups that can help you learn new helpful skills that also help you out in the future.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - daisy

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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