Is Young Magnet High School a good school?

Yes! Young Magnet High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 697 Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Young Magnet High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,221 students attended Young Magnet High School.

What is the racial makeup of Young Magnet High School?

Students at Young Magnet High School are 28% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 24% White, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Young Magnet High School

Summary:

Young Magnet High School is a highly-ranked public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 2,148 students. As part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, this exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois, with exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and strong outcomes for diverse student populations.

Young Magnet High School's students demonstrate remarkable academic achievement, with 84.1% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 84.8% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 94.0% to 98.9%, substantially higher than the district average. Additionally, Young Magnet High School excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking among the top 1-5 high schools in Illinois for various subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299, such as Noble St Charter-Chicago Bulls Prep, Noble St Charter Rauner College Prep, and Crane Medical Prep High School, Young Magnet High School stands out with its exceptional academic performance, graduation rates, and student outcomes. While the school has a relatively low dropout rate, its chronic absenteeism rate has been increasing, an area the school may want to address to ensure all students fully benefit from the educational opportunities available.

Detail:

Public 7-12

211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607-5305

(773) 534-7500

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,374

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 2,221

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

28.5%

Asian:

24.7%

White:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Young Magnet High School ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Young Magnet High School ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3^rd among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Young Magnet High 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Young Magnet High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (28.5%), Asian (24.7%), White (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Magnet High School is 16.6. 119 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Young Magnet High School employs 133.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Magnet High School is $16,374. 126 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Young Magnet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Magnet High School 3^rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Young Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Young Magnet High School 4^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Young Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Young Magnet High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	97.24	4^th	1185	99.7%
2004	96.56	1^st	1204	99.9%
2005	95.69	1^st	1209	99.9%
2006	94.01	1^st	1272	99.9%
2007	93.41	1^st	1287	99.9%
2008	93.14	1^st	1293	99.9%
2009	92.38	8^th	1318	99.4%
2010	92.27	1^st	1327	99.9%
2011	92.64	1^st	1344	99.9%
2012	92.93	2^nd	1365	99.9%
2013	97.87	7^th	1367	99.5%
2014	97.70	4^th	1322	99.7%
2015	99.93	2^nd	1302	99.8%
2016	99.54	5^th	1294	99.6%
2017	99.62	3^rd	1293	99.8%
2018	97.54	28^th	1293	97.8%
2019	99.66	2^nd	1356	99.9%
2021	99.96	1^st	1241	99.9%
2022	99.65	5^th	1369	99.6%
2023	99.25	6^th	1367	99.6%
2024	99.50	3^rd	1363	99.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	100.00	1^st	802	99.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.36	5^th	1161	99.6%
2019	99.97	2^nd	1217	99.8%
2021	100.00	1^st	1019	99.9%
2022	99.99	2^nd	1221	99.8%
2023	99.96	1^st	1234	99.9%
2024	99.99	1^st	1219	99.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	95.94	34^th	1226	97.2%
2019	99.22	2^nd	1276	99.8%
2021	99.75	3^rd	1017	99.7%
2022	99.56	5^th	1286	99.6%
2023	98.86	5^th	1275	99.6%
2024	98.88	3^rd	1251	99.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	97.12	26^th	1223	97.9%
2019	99.74	2^nd	1296	99.8%
2021	99.99	1^st	1048	99.9%
2022	99.54	6^th	1286	99.5%
2023	99.05	11^th	1292	99.1%
2024	99.72	2^nd	1264	99.8%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	93.28	3^rd	209	98.6%
2019	94.48	2^nd	201	99.0%
2021	96.40	1^st	112	99.1%
2022	95.20	2^nd	198	99.0%
2023	93.75	1^st	192	99.5%
2024	93.09	1^st	184	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	100.00	1^st	385	99.7%
2022	100.00	3^rd	573	99.5%
2023	100.00	2^nd	569	99.6%
2024	99.93	4^th	548	99.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.82	2^nd	590	99.7%
2019	99.90	1^st	639	99.8%
2021	99.96	4^th	517	99.2%
2022	99.77	4^th	662	99.4%
2023	99.83	2^nd	661	99.7%
2024	99.84	2^nd	643	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	90.15	51^st	889	94.3%
2019	99.40	1^st	905	99.9%
2021	99.84	3^rd	813	99.6%
2022	99.07	5^th	898	99.4%
2023	96.70	12^th	895	98.7%
2024	99.13	1^st	875	99.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Young Magnet High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	99.14	2^nd	586	99.7%
2004	99.34	2^nd	592	99.7%
2005	99.37	2^nd	590	99.7%
2006	99.26	3^rd	596	99.5%
2007	99.51	3^rd	612	99.5%
2008	99.30	3^rd	624	99.5%
2009	99.35	3^rd	632	99.5%
2010	99.02	3^rd	643	99.5%
2011	99.33	2^nd	655	99.7%
2012	99.46	2^nd	665	99.7%
2013	99.28	3^rd	670	99.6%
2014	99.18	4^th	670	99.4%
2015	98.85	6^th	614	99.0%
2016	99.45	3^rd	643	99.5%
2017	99.63	4^th	642	99.4%
2018	98.63	10^th	647	98.5%
2019	99.71	5^th	701	99.3%
2021	100.00	4^th	688	99.4%
2022	99.78	2^nd	699	99.7%
2023	99.41	4^th	699	99.4%
2024	99.99	4^th	697	99.4%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.74	1^st	154	99.4%
2019	95.04	8^th	165	95.2%
2021	99.02	4^th	160	97.5%
2022	99.02	2^nd	170	98.8%
2023	98.89	1^st	163	99.4%
2024	99.61	1^st	182	99.5%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.72	12^th	248	95.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	100.00	1^st	374	99.7%
2019	100.00	1^st	473	99.8%
2021	100.00	5^th	453	98.9%
2022	100.00	1^st	493	99.8%
2023	99.99	5^th	476	98.9%
2024	99.88	9^th	482	98.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.82	5^th	585	99.1%
2019	99.99	5^th	639	99.2%
2021	100.00	1^st	611	99.8%
2022	99.99	2^nd	626	99.7%
2023	99.92	3^rd	644	99.5%
2024	100.00	1^st	639	99.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.12	10^th	620	98.4%
2019	99.62	4^th	665	99.4%
2021	99.99	4^th	639	99.4%
2022	99.61	2^nd	658	99.7%
2023	99.29	3^rd	656	99.5%
2024	99.98	5^th	664	99.2%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.67	4^th	428	99.1%
2024	82.53	49^th	429	88.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.52	10^th	619	98.4%
2019	99.60	7^th	675	99.0%
2021	100.00	4^th	653	99.4%
2022	99.82	2^nd	664	99.7%
2023	99.36	3^rd	668	99.6%
2024	99.99	4^th	668	99.4%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	89.12	8^th	132	93.9%
2019	93.74	4^th	130	96.9%
2021	96.30	4^th	135	97.0%
2022	95.98	3^rd	141	97.9%
2023	94.98	3^rd	134	97.8%
2024	95.63	5^th	137	96.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.81	7^th	253	97.2%
2019	99.97	5^th	299	98.3%
2021	100.00	1^st	281	99.6%
2022	100.00	2^nd	294	99.3%
2023	99.98	1^st	301	99.7%
2024	100.00	1^st	299	99.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.20	6^th	291	97.9%
2019	99.98	2^nd	317	99.4%
2021	100.00	1^st	317	99.7%
2022	99.98	2^nd	335	99.4%
2023	99.87	4^th	333	98.8%
2024	100.00	3^rd	336	99.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Young Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.74	4^th	548	99.3%
2019	99.76	5^th	552	99.1%
2021	99.99	4^th	553	99.3%
2022	99.82	2^nd	560	99.6%
2023	99.51	3^rd	557	99.5%
2024	100.00	2^nd	554	99.6%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, January 9, 2011

Even with the astounding work load these kids face, Young's students seem extremely happy to be there. Most of the kids are serious about their school work, so that attitude permeates the building. My daughter has told me that the principal at times sits in the student lunchroom and does her work. She is very approachable, and it is clear that she is trying to keep abreast of what is going on with the kids by being there. The administration also plans plenty of fun events for the kids. As a parent, I am most impressed with the communication. There are many informational meetings to keep parents aware of what is going on. My son went to another one of the top high schools, and I have to say I was in the dark most of the time when it came to his school. I think I attended one parent meeting (other than report card pick up) in all four of his high school years. I've already been to about four for my daughter, and she is only in her 5th month of freshman year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Young Magnet High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	343	1465	172	306	6	n/a	n/a	0	2292
1989	341	1435	171	288	3	n/a	n/a	0	2238
1990	346	1440	199	310	3	n/a	n/a	0	2298
1991	304	1459	195	292	4	n/a	n/a	0	2254
1992	318	1417	231	305	21	n/a	n/a	0	2292
1993	317	1391	239	311	6	n/a	n/a	0	2264
1994	352	1318	262	277	6	n/a	n/a	0	2215
1995	421	1135	327	282	4	n/a	n/a	0	2169
1996	421	1135	327	282	4	n/a	n/a	0	2169
1997	425	1091	341	322	10	n/a	n/a	0	2189
1998	479	1057	367	327	10	n/a	n/a	0	2240
1999	523	1001	379	368	12	n/a	n/a	0	2283
2000	532	919	346	421	8	n/a	n/a	0	2226
2001	493	895	378	393	14	n/a	n/a	0	2173
2002	487	760	378	401	2	n/a	n/a	0	2028
2003	487	760	378	401	2	n/a	n/a	0	2028
2004	554	749	378	447	6	n/a	n/a	0	2134
2005	576	737	345	438	6	n/a	n/a	0	2102
2006	590	686	362	470	9	n/a	n/a	2	2119
2007	642	700	381	478	5	n/a	n/a	1	2207
2008	612	632	369	426	7	n/a	n/a	139	2185
2009	683	666	401	450	5	n/a	n/a	0	2205
2010	679	687	422	439	7	n/a	n/a	0	2234
2011	638	586	381	474	11	2	85	0	2177
2012	638	567	379	479	10	0	91	0	2164
2013	641	551	370	539	9	1	85	0	2196
2014	664	532	322	590	7	3	79	0	2197
2015	636	538	328	615	5	4	79	0	2205
2016	622	502	331	615	5	6	74	0	2155
2017	613	483	331	598	5	6	75	0	2111
2018	606	461	344	647	7	9	83	0	2157
2019	624	454	373	649	6	14	88	0	2208
2020	604	425	416	623	5	12	113	0	2198
2021	578	377	468	575	5	15	103	0	2121
2022	552	348	479	560	4	19	89	0	2051
2023	538	370	521	613	6	18	82	0	2148
2024	534	400	548	632	4	15	88	0	2221

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

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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 Young Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2292	158.6	14.4	n/a
1989	2238	156.0	14.3	n/a
1990	2298	161.2	14.2	n/a
1991	2254	156.1	14.4	n/a
1992	2292	145.0	15.8	n/a
1993	2264	145.0	15.6	n/a
1994	2215	118.6	18.7	n/a
1995	2169	125.7	17.3	n/a
1996	2169	125.7	17.3	n/a
1997	2189	128.4	17.0	n/a
1998	2240	125.6	17.8	n/a
1999	2283	126.6	18.0	n/a
2000	2226	123.5	18.0	n/a
2001	2173	120.4	18.0	n/a
2002	2028	115.0	17.6	36.3
2003	2028	115.0	17.6	36.3
2004	2134	113.6	18.8	37.1
2005	2102	124.8	16.8	35.5
2006	2119	133.8	15.8	36.6
2007	2207	104.0	21.2	34.2
2008	2185	109.0	20.0	35.9
2009	2205	128.5	17.2	34.8
2010	2234	125.0	17.8	38.6
2011	2177	115.0	18.9	37
2012	2164	110.0	19.6	38.1
2013	2196	134.7	16.3	38.8
2014	2197	121.5	18.0	40.3
2015	2205	116.0	19.0	43.4
2016	2155	113.0	19.0	45
2017	2111	105.1	20.0	43.2
2018	2157	108.4	19.8	40.5
2019	2208	114.0	19.3	37.8
2020	2198	120.0	18.3	35.9
2021	2121	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	2051	129.7	15.8	34.5
2023	2148	127.5	16.8	36.1
2024	2221	133.2	16.6	34.8

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 Young Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2292	158.6	14.4	n/a
1989	2238	156.0	14.3	n/a
1990	2298	161.2	14.2	n/a
1991	2254	156.1	14.4	n/a
1992	2292	145.0	15.8	n/a
1993	2264	145.0	15.6	n/a
1994	2215	118.6	18.7	n/a
1995	2169	125.7	17.3	n/a
1996	2169	125.7	17.3	n/a
1997	2189	128.4	17.0	n/a
1998	2240	125.6	17.8	n/a
1999	2283	126.6	18.0	n/a
2000	2226	123.5	18.0	n/a
2001	2173	120.4	18.0	n/a
2002	2028	115.0	17.6	36.3
2003	2028	115.0	17.6	36.3
2004	2134	113.6	18.8	37.1
2005	2102	124.8	16.8	35.5
2006	2119	133.8	15.8	36.6
2007	2207	104.0	21.2	34.2
2008	2185	109.0	20.0	35.9
2009	2205	128.5	17.2	34.8
2010	2234	125.0	17.8	38.6
2011	2177	115.0	18.9	37
2012	2164	110.0	19.6	38.1
2013	2196	134.7	16.3	38.8
2014	2197	121.5	18.0	40.3
2015	2205	116.0	19.0	43.4
2016	2155	113.0	19.0	45
2017	2111	105.1	20.0	43.2
2018	2157	108.4	19.8	40.5
2019	2208	114.0	19.3	37.8
2020	2198	120.0	18.3	35.9
2021	2121	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	2051	129.7	15.8	34.5
2023	2148	127.5	16.8	36.1
2024	2221	133.2	16.6	34.8

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.

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