Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Shabazz International Chrtr Schls 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 9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
26%
Black
(15-16)98%
17%
White
(15-16)n/a
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
47%
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shabazz International Chrtr Schls?
The graduation rate of Shabazz International Chrtr Schls is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Shabazz International Chrtr Schls?
631 students attend Shabazz International Chrtr Schls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Shabazz International Chrtr Schls students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shabazz International Chrtr Schls?
Shabazz International Chrtr Schls has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shabazz International Chrtr Schls offer ?
Shabazz International Chrtr Schls offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Shabazz International Chrtr Schls part of?
Shabazz International Chrtr Schls is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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