Juarez Community Academy High School

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Juarez Community Academy High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 1,654 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Juarez Community Academy High School consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 3.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 8.5% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 18.6% and 22.4%, respectively. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate of 82.1% and a higher dropout rate of 4.0%. Additionally, Juarez Community Academy High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 73.7%, compared to the state and district averages. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 89.84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Young Magnet High School, which is located just 1.75 miles away and consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois, Juarez Community Academy High School is struggling academically. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 279 out of 336 Illinois high schools, while White students rank 555 out of 560. Despite the school's challenges, Juarez Community Academy High School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $11,594 in the 2019-2020 school year to $15,734 in the 2022-2023 school year, but this increased funding has not yet translated into significant improvements in academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1450 W Cermak Rd
       Chicago, IL  60608-4408


(773) 534-7030

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
579th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,321 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,654

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.2%
African American:
2.8%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Juarez Community Academy High School ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 57th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.26. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Juarez Community Academy High 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Juarez Community Academy High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Juarez Community Academy High School is $17,321. 118 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Juarez Community Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Juarez Community Academy High School 579th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Juarez Community Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

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


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Rank History for Juarez Community Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.45 559th 586 4.6%
2004 1.83 564th 592 4.7%
2005 2.39 555th 590 5.9%
2006 2.10 569th 596 4.5%
2007 8.48 546th 612 10.8%
2008 4.60 572nd 624 8.3%
2009 5.87 573rd 632 9.3%
2010 5.49 580th 643 9.8%
2011 7.98 579th 655 11.6%
2012 9.69 586th 665 11.9%
2013 8.53 598th 670 10.7%
2014 9.47 591st 670 11.8%
2015 43.39 323rd 614 47.4%
2016 15.27 571st 643 11.2%
2017 10.05 583rd 642 9.2%
2018 10.20 591st 647 8.7%
2019 12.34 612th 701 12.7%
2021 14.61 596th 688 13.4%
2022 10.97 628th 699 10.2%
2023 11.79 621st 699 11.2%
2024 17.26 579th 697 16.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.39 126th 151 16.6%
2019 29.57 141st 183 23.0%
2021 40.88 77th 189 59.3%
2022 29.99 168th 205 18.0%
2023 24.73 199th 217 8.3%
2024 31.34 151st 248 39.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.18 215th 374 42.5%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 32.58 260th 453 42.6%
2022 33.46 280th 493 43.2%
2023 23.85 359th 476 24.6%
2024 27.97 316th 482 34.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 515th 585 12.0%
2019 19.57 537th 639 16.0%
2021 22.75 498th 611 18.5%
2022 18.52 541st 626 13.6%
2023 16.68 560th 644 13.0%
2024 24.67 488th 639 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.45 575th 620 7.3%
2019 11.64 580th 665 12.8%
2021 14.52 547th 639 14.4%
2022 10.09 599th 658 9.0%
2023 12.30 576th 656 12.2%
2024 16.44 551st 664 17.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.09 300th 428 29.9%
2024 29.75 256th 429 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.92 553rd 619 10.7%
2019 13.94 582nd 675 13.8%
2021 14.82 566th 653 13.3%
2022 12.53 598th 664 9.9%
2023 11.58 600th 668 10.2%
2024 18.59 539th 668 19.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.06 170th 253 32.8%
2022 23.82 241st 294 18.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 272nd 291 6.5%
2019 16.47 282nd 317 11.0%
2021 16.95 290th 317 8.5%
2022 14.33 316th 335 5.7%
2023 15.00 306th 333 8.1%
2024 21.47 279th 336 17.0%
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Rank History for White students at Juarez Community Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.19 555th 560 0.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Juarez Community Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 40 15 2 1890 n/a n/a n/a 0 1947
1989 34 16 1 1828 2 n/a n/a 0 1881
1990 22 10 1 1842 1 n/a n/a 0 1876
1991 25 3 1 1854 0 n/a n/a 0 1883
1992 17 3 1 2068 0 n/a n/a 0 2089
1993 23 8 0 2157 0 n/a n/a 0 2188
1994 15 4 1 1975 0 n/a n/a 0 1995
1995 9 3 3 1795 0 n/a n/a 0 1810
1996 9 3 3 1795 0 n/a n/a 0 1810
1997 10 7 0 1667 0 n/a n/a 0 1684
1998 11 7 0 1548 0 n/a n/a 0 1566
1999 13 14 1 1533 0 n/a n/a 0 1561
2000 14 21 20 1444 0 n/a n/a 0 1499
2001 16 32 2 1571 0 n/a n/a 0 1621
2002 16 40 30 1644 1 n/a n/a 0 1731
2003 16 40 30 1644 1 n/a n/a 0 1731
2004 27 35 7 1721 1 n/a n/a 0 1791
2005 70 70 11 1687 0 n/a n/a 0 1838
2006 29 59 22 1567 0 n/a n/a 13 1690
2007 23 31 23 1466 0 n/a n/a 22 1565
2008 22 43 21 1416 1 n/a n/a 44 1547
2009 25 60 15 1629 3 n/a n/a 0 1732
2010 17 55 19 1479 1 n/a n/a 0 1571
2011 22 36 21 1578 3 0 5 0 1665
2012 16 39 23 1584 4 0 7 0 1673
2013 22 38 26 1663 8 1 7 0 1765
2014 17 39 21 1561 9 1 10 0 1658
2015 15 42 14 1560 10 1 8 0 1650
2016 13 52 12 1564 7 0 7 0 1655
2017 9 46 8 1501 7 0 19 0 1590
2018 11 57 5 1650 6 0 14 0 1743
2019 10 53 10 1605 6 0 19 0 1703
2020 18 47 11 1637 7 0 14 0 1734
2021 27 47 11 1668 9 0 10 0 1772
2022 24 40 14 1658 10 0 8 0 1754
2023 26 46 10 1558 8 0 6 0 1654

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 Juarez Community Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1947 109.0 17.8 n/a
1989 1881 107.0 17.5 n/a
1990 1876 109.0 17.2 n/a
1991 1883 112.6 16.7 n/a
1992 2089 115.6 18.0 n/a
1993 2188 124.8 17.5 n/a
1994 1995 103.2 19.3 n/a
1995 1810 111.4 16.2 n/a
1996 1810 111.4 16.2 n/a
1997 1684 107.8 15.6 n/a
1998 1566 94.2 16.6 n/a
1999 1561 95.4 16.4 n/a
2000 1499 100.8 14.9 n/a
2001 1621 109.8 14.8 n/a
2002 1731 113.0 15.3 92.4
2003 1731 113.0 15.3 92.4
2004 1791 116.3 15.4 76.4
2005 1838 125.2 14.7 79
2006 1690 123.2 13.7 95
2007 1565 98.0 16.0 97.3
2008 1547 97.0 15.9 102.1
2009 1732 103.0 16.8 87.9
2010 1571 98.0 16.0 98
2011 1665 101.0 16.4 94.6
2012 1673 103.0 16.2 95.9
2013 1765 125.5 14.0 94.7
2014 1658 117.0 14.1 96.9
2015 1650 104.0 15.8 96.7
2016 1655 103.0 16.0 96.6
2017 1590 95.8 16.5 96.7
2018 1743 100.9 17.2 96.3
2019 1703 112.5 15.1 71.9
2020 1734 109.5 15.8 93.4
2021 1772 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1754 119.0 14.7 90.1
2023 1654 115.5 14.3 89.8

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 Juarez Community Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1947 109.0 17.8 n/a
1989 1881 107.0 17.5 n/a
1990 1876 109.0 17.2 n/a
1991 1883 112.6 16.7 n/a
1992 2089 115.6 18.0 n/a
1993 2188 124.8 17.5 n/a
1994 1995 103.2 19.3 n/a
1995 1810 111.4 16.2 n/a
1996 1810 111.4 16.2 n/a
1997 1684 107.8 15.6 n/a
1998 1566 94.2 16.6 n/a
1999 1561 95.4 16.4 n/a
2000 1499 100.8 14.9 n/a
2001 1621 109.8 14.8 n/a
2002 1731 113.0 15.3 92.4
2003 1731 113.0 15.3 92.4
2004 1791 116.3 15.4 76.4
2005 1838 125.2 14.7 79
2006 1690 123.2 13.7 95
2007 1565 98.0 16.0 97.3
2008 1547 97.0 15.9 102.1
2009 1732 103.0 16.8 87.9
2010 1571 98.0 16.0 98
2011 1665 101.0 16.4 94.6
2012 1673 103.0 16.2 95.9
2013 1765 125.5 14.0 94.7
2014 1658 117.0 14.1 96.9
2015 1650 104.0 15.8 96.7
2016 1655 103.0 16.0 96.6
2017 1590 95.8 16.5 96.7
2018 1743 100.9 17.2 96.3
2019 1703 112.5 15.1 71.9
2020 1734 109.5 15.8 93.4
2021 1772 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1754 119.0 14.7 90.1
2023 1654 115.5 14.3 89.8

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.7%98.2%99.3%
201698.9%99.1%99.0%99.0%99.0%93.4%1.4%
201798.9%99.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%97.5%98.9%18.1%
201899.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.3%98.2%99.3%19.8%
201999.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.3%99.4%48.5%
202494.6%97.9%97.8%97.8%91.0%96.6%96.3%92.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Juarez Community Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,138 (9.7%) $10,563 (90.3%) $11,701
2020 $867 (7.5%) $10,727 (92.5%) $11,594
2021 $2,329 (18.8%) $10,031 (81.2%) $12,360
2022 $2,329 (18.8%) $10,031 (81.2%) $12,360
2023 $3,333 (21.2%) $12,401 (78.8%) $15,734
2024 $3,245 (18.7%) $14,076 (81.3%) $17,321

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Juarez Community Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 612th of 701 High schoolsRanks 621st of 699 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Juarez Community Academy High School)2.51.4
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Juarez Community Academy High School)95.2
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Juarez Community Academy High School)10.316.1
 5.8%
   End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)19.931.1
 11.2%
   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 Students17031654
 2.9%
African American5346
 13.2%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian1010
Hispanic16051558
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1026
 160%
Two or More Races196
 68.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%89.8%
 18%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,654 students attended Juarez Community Academy High School.

Students at Juarez Community Academy High School are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% White.

Juarez Community Academy High School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Illinois high schools.


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