Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Robeson 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robeson High School?
The graduation rate of Robeson High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Robeson High School?
136 students attend Robeson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Robeson High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robeson High School?
Robeson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robeson High School offer ?
Robeson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Robeson High School part of?
Robeson High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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