Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Rickover Naval 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rickover Naval Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rickover Naval Academy High School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rickover Naval 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 Rickover Naval Academy High School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
78%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
59%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rickover Naval Academy High School's ranking?
Rickover Naval Academy High School is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rickover Naval Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Rickover Naval Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rickover Naval Academy High School?
461 students attend Rickover Naval Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rickover Naval Academy High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rickover Naval Academy High School?
Rickover Naval Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rickover Naval Academy High School offer ?
Rickover Naval Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rickover Naval Academy High School part of?
Rickover Naval Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rickover Naval Academy High School located?
Rickover Naval Academy High School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Portage Park.
School Reviews
2 6/8/2010
Poor judgment & professionalism school do not take in consideration the student good behavior in the past before making decision in suspending a student especially when this student is in finals
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