Chicago High School for the Arts

Summary:

Chicago High School for the Arts is a public high school serving 610 students in grades 9-12 in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. This 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.

Chicago High School for the Arts has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois high schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 113 and 381 out of 600-700 high schools. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating average performance compared to other Illinois high schools. The school performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 30% for African American students, top 25% for Hispanic and White students, and top 20% for English Language Learners and Special Education students. Chicago High School for the Arts also has a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.8% to 95.2% over the past 5 years, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.3% to 2.0%.

Compared to nearby schools, Chicago High School for the Arts outperforms Clemente Community Academy High School, YCCS-Association House, and YCCS-West Town Academy Alt High School, but lags behind Westinghouse High School in overall statewide ranking and test scores. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (around 50-54%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, Chicago High School for the Arts is able to outperform the Chicago Public Schools district and the state of Illinois in many academic metrics. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.7% in 2019-2020 to 37.9% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2714 W Augusta Blvd
       Chicago, IL  60622-4459


(773) 534-9710

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,866 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.0%
African American:
34.4%
White:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Compare Details Chicago High School for the Arts ranks better than 57.2% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 18th 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 51.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Chicago High School for the Arts 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 Chicago High School for the Arts has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chicago High School for the Arts is $24,866, which is the 51st highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chicago High School for the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago High School for the Arts 298th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Chicago High School for the Arts 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 Chicago High School for the Arts

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Rank History for all students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 42.65 441st 665 33.7%
2013 52.51 359th 670 46.4%
2014 58.03 299th 670 55.4%
2015 75.66 113th 614 81.6%
2016 47.99 300th 643 53.3%
2017 43.58 367th 642 42.8%
2018 43.11 381st 647 41.1%
2019 50.47 331st 701 52.8%
2021 50.50 299th 688 56.5%
2022 56.05 282nd 699 59.7%
2023 61.98 229th 699 67.2%
2024 51.08 298th 697 57.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.85 65th 165 60.6%
2021 65.20 47th 160 70.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.24 50th 248 79.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 73.19 58th 453 87.2%
2022 56.62 113th 493 77.1%
2023 66.52 112th 476 76.5%
2024 79.51 75th 482 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.38 240th 585 59.0%
2019 27.75 483rd 639 24.4%
2021 58.67 185th 611 69.7%
2022 74.49 97th 626 84.5%
2023 63.24 182nd 644 71.7%
2024 46.50 305th 639 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.07 380th 620 38.7%
2019 49.63 330th 665 50.4%
2021 42.24 346th 639 45.9%
2022 47.66 341st 658 48.2%
2023 57.95 250th 656 61.9%
2024 51.13 281st 664 57.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.33 72nd 428 83.2%
2024 45.46 160th 429 62.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 366th 619 40.9%
2019 46.09 346th 675 48.7%
2021 61.62 206th 653 68.5%
2022 68.63 162nd 664 75.6%
2023 65.95 180th 668 73.1%
2024 44.18 338th 668 49.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.16 90th 253 64.4%
2019 44.81 129th 299 56.9%
2021 39.40 140th 281 50.2%
2022 55.60 87th 294 70.4%
2023 61.22 73rd 301 75.7%
2024 53.24 87th 299 70.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.39 153rd 291 47.4%
2019 49.74 132nd 317 58.4%
2021 64.75 79th 317 75.1%
2022 62.41 88th 335 73.7%
2023 62.57 88th 333 73.6%
2024 51.61 125th 336 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chicago High School for the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.79 133rd 548 75.7%
2019 78.02 101st 552 81.7%
2021 65.91 148th 553 73.2%
2022 69.33 139th 560 75.2%
2023 82.41 74th 557 86.7%
2024 71.11 132nd 554 76.2%
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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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Chicago High School for the Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 32 69 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2011 41 152 5 84 1 0 18 0 301
2012 59 231 6 112 1 0 28 0 437
2013 69 301 6 144 1 0 51 0 572
2014 76 322 9 144 1 1 21 0 574
2015 89 312 12 139 1 2 21 0 576
2016 98 299 11 146 1 2 28 0 585
2017 105 269 10 171 2 2 42 0 601
2018 118 234 15 200 1 2 42 0 612
2019 121 206 11 215 2 1 55 0 611
2020 116 199 9 241 2 2 48 0 617
2021 110 195 10 241 1 2 54 0 613
2022 101 213 9 237 2 1 58 0 621
2023 119 210 12 250 3 2 12 2 610

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 Chicago High School for the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 145 14.1 10.2 n/a
2011 301 24.1 12.4 n/a
2012 437 38.7 11.2 54.7
2013 572 45.1 12.6 52.3
2014 574 34.5 16.6 49.1
2015 576 40.0 14.4 56.8
2016 585 n/a n/a 54.9
2017 601 10.0 60.1 55.4
2018 612 n/a n/a 44.9
2019 611 0.0 n/a 37
2020 617 38.0 16.2 46.4
2021 613 n/a n/a n/a
2022 621 n/a n/a 50.4
2023 610 0.0 n/a 53.8

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 Chicago High School for the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 145 14.1 10.2 n/a
2011 301 24.1 12.4 n/a
2012 437 38.7 11.2 54.7
2013 572 45.1 12.6 52.3
2014 574 34.5 16.6 49.1
2015 576 40.0 14.4 56.8
2016 585 n/a n/a 54.9
2017 601 10.0 60.1 55.4
2018 612 n/a n/a 44.9
2019 611 0.0 n/a 37
2020 617 38.0 16.2 46.4
2021 613 n/a n/a n/a
2022 621 n/a n/a 50.4
2023 610 0.0 n/a 53.8

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

Chicago High School for the Arts

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201597.0%97.2%97.0%97.0%97.2%95.5%97.0%
201696.8%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.2%96.2%17.4%
201796.4%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.9%95.0%96.4%10.0%
201894.5%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.5%94.2%94.8%18.5%
201994.6%94.8%94.8%94.8%94.9%94.3%94.8%43.5%
202494.3%97.5%97.5%97.5%90.9%97.0%96.8%76.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chicago High School for the Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $56 (0.3%) $16,564 (99.7%) $16,620
2020 $71 (0.4%) $17,678 (99.6%) $17,749
2021 $273 (1.7%) $15,981 (98.3%) $16,254
2022 $273 (1.7%) $15,981 (98.3%) $16,254
2023 $292 (1.4%) $20,665 (98.6%) $20,957
2024 $1,185 (4.8%) $23,681 (95.2%) $24,866

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chicago High School for the Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 331st of 701 High schoolsRanks 229th of 699 High schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago High School for the Arts)18.913.2
 5.7%
   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 (Chicago High School for the Arts)37.835.5
 2.3%
   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 (Chicago High School for the Arts)29.762.2
 32.5%
   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 Students611610
 0.2%
African American206210
 1.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1112
 9.1%
Hispanic215250
 16.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White121119
 1.7%
Two or More Races5512
 78.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%53.8%
 16.8%


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Students at Chicago High School for the Arts are 41% Hispanic, 34% African American, 20% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Chicago High School for the Arts.

Chicago High School for the Arts ranks 298th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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