Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Summary:

Bronzeville Scholastic High School is a small public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Illinois high schools over the past decade, with low academic performance and graduation rates, as well as a very high chronic absenteeism rate.

Bronzeville Scholastic High School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 26.1% statewide and 18.6% in the district. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 76.9% to 100%, but still remain below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 63.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, much higher than the state and district.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Air Force Academy High School, Bronzeville Scholastic High School is struggling, with significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $45,178 and a low student-teacher ratio of 6.8, the school's resources have not translated into improved student outcomes. Addressing the underlying issues, such as student engagement and support for disadvantaged student populations, will be crucial for Bronzeville Scholastic High School to improve its performance and provide a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615-2115

(773) 535-1150

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
584^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $42,867

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 109

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.7%

Hispanic:

6.4%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronzeville Scholastic High School ranks worse than 83.8% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 61^st among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bronzeville Scholastic 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 Racial makeup is: African American (91.7%), Hispanic (6.4%), Pacific Islander (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronzeville Scholastic High School is 6.8, which is the 24^th best among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Bronzeville Scholastic High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronzeville Scholastic High School is $42,867, which is the 7^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronzeville Scholastic High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronzeville Scholastic High School 584^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Bronzeville Scholastic High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

African American students:

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 Bronzeville Scholastic High School

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Rank History for all students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2008	5.17	568^th	624	9.0%
2009	4.14	581^st	632	8.1%
2010	4.18	589^th	643	8.4%
2011	7.14	586^th	655	10.5%
2012	6.73	602^nd	665	9.5%
2013	4.63	618^th	670	7.8%
2014	6.05	612^th	670	8.7%
2015	10.81	591^st	614	3.7%
2016	8.96	634^th	643	1.4%
2017	4.16	632^nd	642	1.6%
2018	5.34	639^th	647	1.2%
2019	7.40	668^th	701	4.7%
2021	8.35	667^th	688	3.1%
2024	16.07	584^th	697	16.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.23	248^th	374	33.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	8.60	575^th	585	1.7%
2019	12.96	582^nd	639	8.9%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2024	24.91	486^th	639	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	5.94	605^th	620	2.4%
2019	7.77	621^st	665	6.6%
2024	15.67	562^nd	664	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.78	616^th	619	0.5%
2019	7.24	649^th	675	3.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.13	238^th	253	5.9%
2019	23.10	250^th	299	16.4%
2021	23.07	241^st	281	14.2%
2024	35.97	167^th	299	44.1%

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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 Bronzeville Scholastic High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	0	124	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
2007	0	230	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	6	239
2008	0	350	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	358
2009	2	516	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
2010	2	551	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
2011	0	553	0	1	0	0	0	0	554
2012	0	544	3	4	0	1	0	0	552
2013	0	518	1	3	0	1	0	0	523
2014	0	495	1	5	0	1	1	0	503
2015	0	470	1	11	0	1	0	0	483
2016	1	436	1	9	0	0	0	0	447
2017	0	363	2	7	0	0	0	0	372
2018	0	307	2	10	1	0	1	0	321
2019	0	210	1	5	0	0	0	0	216
2020	0	113	1	3	0	0	0	0	117
2021	0	71	1	1	0	0	0	0	73
2022	0	44	0	2	0	1	0	0	47
2023	1	73	0	7	0	1	0	0	82
2024	1	100	0	7	0	1	0	0	109

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 Bronzeville Scholastic High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	239	13.0	18.4	n/a
2008	358	23.0	15.6	n/a
2009	522	31.0	16.8	n/a
2010	557	30.0	18.5	n/a
2011	554	32.0	17.3	n/a
2012	552	30.0	18.4	94.7
2013	523	35.3	14.7	87.8
2014	503	37.0	13.5	92.4
2015	483	30.0	16.1	95.7
2016	447	33.0	13.5	94.9
2017	372	27.0	13.7	94.6
2018	321	19.6	16.3	95.3
2019	216	18.0	12.0	71.8
2020	117	20.0	5.8	96.6
2021	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	47	14.0	3.3	97.9
2023	82	12.0	6.8	95.1
2024	109	16.0	6.8	95.4

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 Bronzeville Scholastic High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	239	13.0	18.4	n/a
2008	358	23.0	15.6	n/a
2009	522	31.0	16.8	n/a
2010	557	30.0	18.5	n/a
2011	554	32.0	17.3	n/a
2012	552	30.0	18.4	94.7
2013	523	35.3	14.7	87.8
2014	503	37.0	13.5	92.4
2015	483	30.0	16.1	95.7
2016	447	33.0	13.5	94.9
2017	372	27.0	13.7	94.6
2018	321	19.6	16.3	95.3
2019	216	18.0	12.0	71.8
2020	117	20.0	5.8	96.6
2021	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	47	14.0	3.3	97.9
2023	82	12.0	6.8	95.1
2024	109	16.0	6.8	95.4

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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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	98.7%	98.7%	93.7%	93.3%	98.5%	86.2%	92.0%
2016	98.2%	98.4%	97.1%	97.1%	98.4%	89.9%		7.8%
2017	98.1%	98.4%	98.1%	98.1%	98.4%	90.7%	97.6%	7.7%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.7%	100.0%	26.0%
2019	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.1%	98.2%	99.5%	45.6%
2024	95.2%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	96.2%	100.0%	100.0%	91.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,838 (10.1%)	$16,420 (89.9%)	$18,258
2020	$2,975 (9.5%)	$28,204 (90.5%)	$31,178
2021	$5,835 (15.1%)	$32,825 (84.9%)	$38,660
2022	$5,835 (15.1%)	$32,825 (84.9%)	$38,660
2023	$7,200 (15.9%)	$37,978 (84.1%)	$45,178
2024	$7,121 (16.6%)	$35,746 (83.4%)	$42,867

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bronzeville Scholastic High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	216	82	62%
African American	210	73	65.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.8%	95.1%	23.4%

Schools Near Bronzeville Scholastic High 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 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	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
Bronzeville Scholastic High School	Public	9-12	4934 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60615	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1150	109	16	6.8	95.4%	1 (0.9%)	100 (91.7%)	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16.1	584^th of 697 public high schools	16.2%					(n/a)					0.0	10.5	95.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.2	100.0	100.0	91.4	$42,867	$7,121	$35,746
Williams Medical Prep High School	Public	9-12	4934 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60615	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1120	80	14	5.6	80.0%	0 (0.0%)	78 (97.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)							97.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	94.8	100.0	100.0	89.6	$54,198	$10,975	$43,222
Walter Henri Dyett High School for Arts	Public	9-12	555 E 51st St	Chicago	60615	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1825	535	38	14.0	84.9%	2 (0.4%)	517 (96.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		9.4	653^rd of 699 public high schools	6.6%	12	11.7				0.0	2.2	94.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	88.9	93.6	94.4	77.4	$23,668	$3,823	$19,844
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School	Public	9-12	4747 S Union Ave	Chicago	60609	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1625	264	26	10.0	84.5%	26 (9.8%)	102 (38.6%)	128 (48.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	13.8	612^th of 697 public high schools	12.2%		13	610^th of 699 public high schools	12.7%	2	17.2				1.5	6.1	81.1	84.7	84.7	84.7	78.5	82.9	84.2	79.0	$31,228	$5,528	$25,701
King College Prep High School	Public	9-12	4445 S Drexel Blvd	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1180	721	43	16.7	84.3%	7 (1.0%)	684 (94.9%)	19 (2.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	22.4	521^st of 697 public high schools	25.3%		24.4	536^th of 699 public high schools	23.3%	15	33.7				4.1	14.2	94.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	90.4	97.9	97.0	85.9	$22,381	$3,088	$19,293
Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School	Public	9-12	1060 E 47th St	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 690-5500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							88.5	88.5	88.5	88.5	76.9	84.6	87.2	62.8
Phillips Academy High School	Public	9-12	244 E Pershing Rd	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1603	494	36	13.7	90.7%	4 (0.8%)	463 (93.7%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	11.7	643^rd of 697 public high schools	7.7%		9.3	654^th of 699 public high schools	6.4%	11					0.8	3.4	84.7	87.8	87.8	87.8	81.2	87.0	86.8	55.0	$25,609	$4,547	$21,062
Urban Prep Charter Academy Englewood High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6201 S Stewart Ave	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9724	99	7	14.1	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	96 (97.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	647^th of 697 public high schools	7.2%		13.8	605^th of 699 public high schools	13.4%	42					0.0	4.2									$32,106	$751	$31,355
Perspectives Charter - IIT Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	3663 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6800	405	0		95.8%	3 (0.7%)	392 (96.8%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12.2	638^th of 697 public high schools	8.5%		9	659^th of 699 public high schools	5.7%	21	20.7	41.4	34.3	3.4	2.3	2.2									$4,439	$2,142	$2,297
Air Force Academy High School	Public	9-12	3630 S Wells St	Chicago	60609	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1590	118	19	6.3	84.7%	3 (2.5%)	68 (57.6%)	44 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	41.4	381^st of 697 public high schools	45.3%		24.6	533^rd of 699 public high schools	23.7%	152					13.6	22.7	94.9	99.2	99.2	99.2	91.5	99.2	99.2	81.4	$47,363	$9,248	$38,115

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What district is Bronzeville Scholastic High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

What is the racial makeup of Bronzeville Scholastic High School?

Students at Bronzeville Scholastic High School are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bronzeville Scholastic High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 109 students attended Bronzeville Scholastic High School.

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Bronzeville Scholastic High School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Illinois high schools.

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