Southside Occupational Academy High School

7342 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (19-20)
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Southside Occupational Academy High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
24%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southside Occupational Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
70%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southside Occupational Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
6%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southside Occupational Academy High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Southside Occupational Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southside Occupational Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Occupational 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southside Occupational Academy High School often compared to?
Southside Occupational Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southside Occupational Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Southside Occupational Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southside Occupational Academy High School?
292 students attend Southside Occupational Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southside Occupational Academy High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Southside Occupational Academy High School offer ?
Southside Occupational Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Southside Occupational Academy High School part of?
Southside Occupational Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Occupational Academy High School located?
Southside Occupational Academy High School is located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in West Englewood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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