ACE Amandla Charter School

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ACE Amandla Charter School is a high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 140 students. It is part of the ACE Amandla Charter School District, which is ranked 811 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ACE Amandla Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois high schools over the past several years, with a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a low of 46.2% in 2021-2022 to a high of 89.3% in 2023-2024. The school's dropout rate has also been high, ranging from 3.4% to 13.8% over the past few years. ACE Amandla Charter School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 34.6% to 85.0% in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and ISA, has been significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates often in the single digits. The school serves a high-need population, with 94.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Gage Park High School, Hubbard High School, and CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus, ACE Amandla Charter School generally performs worse on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. However, the school's performance on certain subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, is relatively stronger compared to the overall school performance, suggesting that the school may be providing more targeted support for these populations. The school's higher spending per student and fluctuating student-teacher ratio suggest that additional resources and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 6820 S Washtenaw Ave
       Chicago, IL  60629-1826


(773) 535-7150

District: ACE Amandla Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
661st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,906 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.1%
Hispanic:
40.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details ACE Amandla Charter School ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of ACE Amandla Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at ACE Amandla Charter School is $23,906.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ACE Amandla Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks ACE Amandla Charter School 661st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See ACE Amandla Charter School in the ranking list.)

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ACE Amandla Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks ACE Amandla Charter School 811th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for ACE Amandla Charter School

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Rank History for all students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.61 662nd 701 5.6%
2021 8.35 667th 688 3.1%
2022 20.01 565th 699 19.2%
2023 17.48 578th 699 17.3%
2024 10.87 661st 697 5.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.56 158th 248 36.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.91 616th 639 3.6%
2021 12.21 580th 611 5.1%
2022 26.88 476th 626 24.0%
2023 29.63 477th 644 25.9%
2024 14.46 591st 639 7.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.69 57th 91 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.38 661st 665 0.6%
2023 19.83 533rd 656 18.8%
2024 10.08 632nd 664 4.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.73 613th 675 9.2%
2022 30.53 459th 664 30.9%
2023 15.99 572nd 668 14.4%
2024 12.34 615th 668 7.9%
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Rank History for African American students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.30 259th 299 13.4%
2021 23.07 241st 281 14.2%
2022 55.61 86th 294 70.7%
2023 46.39 126th 301 58.1%
2024 22.06 274th 299 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at ACE Amandla Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.75 306th 336 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

ACE Amandla Charter School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for ACE Amandla Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 1 269 0 6 0 0 1 0 277
2018 2 235 0 8 0 0 0 0 245
2019 2 255 0 27 0 0 0 0 284
2020 3 166 0 19 0 0 0 0 188
2021 2 150 0 17 0 0 2 0 171
2022 2 93 0 28 0 0 3 0 126
2023 0 80 0 56 0 0 4 0 140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at ACE Amandla Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 277 18.5 14.9 21.7
2018 245 13.6 18.0 87.8
2019 284 15.0 18.9 85.2
2020 188 n/a n/a 47.9
2021 171 n/a n/a n/a
2022 126 1.0 126.0 96
2023 140 6.5 21.5 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio ACE Amandla Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 277 18.5 14.9 21.7
2018 245 13.6 18.0 87.8
2019 284 15.0 18.9 85.2
2020 188 n/a n/a 47.9
2021 171 n/a n/a n/a
2022 126 1.0 126.0 96
2023 140 6.5 21.5 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for ACE Amandla Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,504 (8.3%) $16,559 (91.7%) $18,063
2020 $1,430 (8.7%) $15,081 (91.3%) $16,512
2021 $2,442 (12.7%) $16,790 (87.3%) $19,231
2022 $2,442 (12.7%) $16,790 (87.3%) $19,231
2023 $5,622 (26.9%) $15,275 (73.1%) $20,897
2024 $6,873 (28.8%) $17,033 (71.2%) $23,906

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ACE Amandla Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 662nd of 701 High schoolsRanks 578th of 699 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (ACE Amandla Charter School)1.53.4
 1.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (ACE Amandla Charter School)1.53.4
 1.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (ACE Amandla Charter School)4.510.3
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (ACE Amandla Charter School)4.510.3
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (ACE Amandla Charter School)024
 24%
   End of Course Science (ACE Amandla Charter School)024
 24%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students284140
 50.7%
African American25580
 68.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2756
 107.4%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.2%94.3%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about ACE Amandla Charter School

ACE Amandla Charter School ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Illinois high schools.

Students at ACE Amandla Charter School are 57% African American, 40% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended ACE Amandla Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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