School Of The Arts High School serves 412 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤5%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-84%
83%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Arts High School?
The graduation rate of School Of The Arts High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend School Of The Arts High School?
412 students attend School Of The Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of School Of The Arts 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 School Of The Arts High School?
School Of The Arts High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does School Of The Arts High School offer ?
School Of The Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School Of The Arts High School part of?
School Of The Arts High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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