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:
661^st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,906

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

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%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ACE Amandla Charter School ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ACE Amandla Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Finance

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 661^st 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 811^th 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
2019	7.61	662^nd	701	5.6%
2021	8.35	667^th	688	3.1%
2022	20.01	565^th	699	19.2%
2023	17.48	578^th	699	17.3%
2024	10.87	661^st	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	158^th	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	306^th	473	35.3%
2024	20.75	377^th	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
2019	10.91	616^th	639	3.6%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2022	26.88	476^th	626	24.0%
2023	29.63	477^th	644	25.9%
2024	14.46	591^st	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	57^th	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
2019	6.38	661^st	665	0.6%
2023	19.83	533^rd	656	18.8%
2024	10.08	632^nd	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	261^st	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
2019	9.73	613^th	675	9.2%
2022	30.53	459^th	664	30.9%
2023	15.99	572^nd	668	14.4%
2024	12.34	615^th	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
2019	22.30	259^th	299	13.4%
2021	23.07	241^st	281	14.2%
2022	55.61	86^th	294	70.7%
2023	46.39	126^th	301	58.1%
2024	22.06	274^th	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	306^th	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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for ACE Amandla Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	269	6	1	277
2018	2	235	8	0	245
2019	2	255	27	0	284
2020	3	166	19	0	188
2021	2	150	17	2	171
2022	2	93	28	3	126
2023	0	80	56	4	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 662^nd of 701 High schools	Ranks 578^th 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)	1.5	3.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (ACE Amandla Charter School)	1.5	3.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (ACE Amandla Charter School)	4.5	10.3	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (ACE Amandla Charter School)	4.5	10.3	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (ACE Amandla Charter School)	0	24	24%
End of Course Science (ACE Amandla Charter School)	0	24	24%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	140	50.7%
African American	255	80	68.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	27	56	107.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.2%	94.3%	9.1%

Schools Near ACE Amandla Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)			IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
ACE Amandla Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	6820 S Washtenaw Ave	Chicago	60629	Cook County	ACE Amandla Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7150	140	7	21.5	94.3%	0 (0.0%)	80 (57.1%)	56 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	10.9	661^st of 697 public high schools	5.2%		17.5	578^th of 699 public high schools	17.3%	83								0.0	2.7									$23,906	$6,873	$17,033
Excel Academy - Southwest High School	Public	9-12	7050 S Washtenaw Ave	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 424-0721	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										91.0	92.6	92.6	92.6	88.5	91.8	92.6	54.1
Southside Occupational Academy High School	Public	11-12	7342 S Hoyne Ave	Chicago	60636	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9100	0	49	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										96.7	98.3	98.1	98.1	92.2	96.7	97.5	72.9
Ombudsman Chicago South	Public	9-12	6057 S Western Ave	Chicago	60636	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 498-5085	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										94.4	98.3	98.3	98.3	90.1	97.0	97.8	52.2
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School	Public	7-12	6130 S Wolcott Ave	Chicago	60636	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9300	1,432	91	15.7	51.6%	41 (2.9%)	985 (68.8%)	383 (26.7%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (0.8%)	95.2	44^th of 697 public high schools	93.7%		78.9	120^th of 699 public high schools	82.8%	76	49.0	62.1	32.8	47.1	37.5	27.1	32.2	41.6	63.2	93.7	97.5	97.5	97.5	92.1	96.9	96.9	76.2	$16,534	$2,295	$14,239
Goode STEM Academy High School	Public	9-12	7651 S Homan Ave	Chicago	60652	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7875	989	60	16.4	85.0%	3 (0.3%)	325 (32.9%)	659 (66.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18.6	561^st of 697 public high schools	19.5%		10.9	627^th of 699 public high schools	10.3%	66	21.4							6.3	7.6	98.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	93.8	99.1	99.4	89.0	$19,319	$3,843	$15,476
Gage Park High School	Public	9-12	5630 S Rockwell St	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9230	415	30	13.8	94.7%	3 (0.7%)	145 (34.9%)	261 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	10.1	676^th of 697 public high schools	3.0%		10.8	630^th of 699 public high schools	9.9%	46								0.0	1.0	81.7	90.8	90.8	90.8	82.8	87.4	84.8	73.9	$23,755	$4,444	$19,311
Hubbard High School	Public	9-12	6200 S Hamlin Ave	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-2200	1,819	108	16.8	92.4%	16 (0.9%)	82 (4.5%)	1,714 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	18	571^st of 697 public high schools	18.1%		21	562^nd of 699 public high schools	19.6%	9	18.5							5.6	7.6	93.9	96.0	96.0	96.0	90.4	95.7	95.9	70.3	$16,794	$3,157	$13,636
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	1817 W 80th St	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 478-4434	218	8	27.2	84.9%	0 (0.0%)	210 (96.3%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11.4	654^th of 697 public high schools	6.2%		8.3	674^th of 699 public high schools	3.6%	20								0.0	3.7									$31,189	$253	$30,936
Bogan High School	Public	9-12	3939 W 79th St	Chicago	60652	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-2180	764	55	14.0	85.5%	8 (1.0%)	435 (56.9%)	312 (40.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	13.6	614^th of 697 public high schools	11.9%		10.5	634^th of 699 public high schools	9.3%	20	12.7							2.9	4.1	90.1	92.2	92.2	92.2	83.6	92.1	91.9	65.7	$25,183	$4,219	$20,964

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

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

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

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