Chicago Technology Academy High School

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Chicago Technology Academy High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 381 students in grades 9-12. It 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 Technology Academy High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with rankings ranging from 510 to 680 out of around 700 schools over the past decade. Its academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Math and English Language Arts, compared to 26.1% and 31.1% statewide, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 58.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, and its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 86.5% and 100%, generally lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 93.7% in the 2022-2023 school year.

The challenges faced by Chicago Technology Academy High School are not unique, as nearby schools such as Crane Medical Prep High School, Perspectives Charter - Joslin Campus, and IJLA Charter High School also struggle with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates. In contrast, the nearby Young Magnet High School is a top-performing school in the state, highlighting the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the same district. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and chronic absenteeism may be crucial in improving educational outcomes at Chicago Technology Academy High School and its nearby counterparts.


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Public 9-12

 1301 W 14th St
       Chicago, IL  60608-1409


(773) 534-7755

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
680th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,697 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.2%
Hispanic:
15.2%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details Chicago Technology Academy High School ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 129th 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 9.68. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Chicago Technology 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 Chicago Technology Academy High School 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 Technology Academy High School is $24,697, which is the 53rd highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chicago Technology Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Technology Academy High School 680th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Chicago Technology 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 Chicago Technology Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 3.92 619th 665 6.9%
2013 4.36 623rd 670 7.0%
2014 10.09 590th 670 11.9%
2015 20.16 510th 614 16.9%
2016 13.30 590th 643 8.2%
2017 10.63 580th 642 9.7%
2018 10.61 589th 647 9.0%
2019 7.45 666th 701 5.0%
2021 13.05 610th 688 11.3%
2022 16.25 584th 699 16.5%
2023 8.83 661st 699 5.4%
2024 9.68 680th 697 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.38 48th 374 87.2%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2022 36.01 264th 493 46.5%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.57 530th 585 9.4%
2019 12.05 593rd 639 7.2%
2021 22.08 500th 611 18.2%
2022 27.08 475th 626 24.1%
2023 12.47 606th 644 5.9%
2024 12.16 609th 639 4.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.47 46th 98 53.1%
2023 28.07 55th 104 47.1%
2024 25.74 68th 125 45.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.90 585th 620 5.6%
2019 7.67 625th 665 6.0%
2021 8.44 616th 639 3.6%
2022 12.64 572nd 658 13.1%
2023 8.64 630th 656 4.0%
2024 10.08 632nd 664 4.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.38 382nd 428 10.7%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.63 540th 619 12.8%
2019 7.93 642nd 675 4.9%
2021 22.20 507th 653 22.4%
2022 19.23 544th 664 18.1%
2023 9.44 637th 668 4.6%
2024 10.02 632nd 668 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.06 239th 253 5.5%
2019 22.20 263rd 299 12.0%
2021 23.07 241st 281 14.2%
2022 32.24 184th 294 37.4%
2023 21.52 273rd 301 9.3%
2024 22.06 274th 299 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chicago Technology Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.58 302nd 317 4.7%
2022 42.61 181st 335 46.0%
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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 Technology Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 7 117 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2011 5 165 1 27 0 0 1 0 199
2012 10 214 7 71 0 0 2 0 304
2013 11 255 7 102 0 0 0 0 375
2014 9 265 7 96 2 0 0 0 379
2015 10 267 7 88 2 0 2 0 376
2016 9 250 3 61 1 0 2 0 326
2017 7 205 2 56 1 0 1 0 272
2018 8 185 2 45 0 0 1 0 241
2019 6 218 2 45 0 0 1 0 272
2020 6 245 0 59 0 0 2 0 312
2021 6 300 0 66 1 0 1 0 374
2022 5 331 0 68 1 2 1 0 408
2023 4 317 0 58 0 0 2 0 381

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 Technology Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 147 n/a n/a n/a
2011 199 13.0 15.3 0
2012 304 23.9 12.7 90.8
2013 375 n/a n/a 92
2014 379 21.0 18.0 91.8
2015 376 24.0 15.6 93.6
2016 326 6.0 54.3 93.6
2017 272 n/a n/a 92.6
2018 241 22.0 10.9 92.5
2019 272 0.0 n/a 89.3
2020 312 24.0 13.0 91.7
2021 374 n/a n/a n/a
2022 408 31.0 13.1 92.2
2023 381 32.0 11.9 93.7

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 Technology Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 147 n/a n/a n/a
2011 199 13.0 15.3 0
2012 304 23.9 12.7 90.8
2013 375 n/a n/a 92
2014 379 21.0 18.0 91.8
2015 376 24.0 15.6 93.6
2016 326 6.0 54.3 93.6
2017 272 n/a n/a 92.6
2018 241 22.0 10.9 92.5
2019 272 0.0 n/a 89.3
2020 312 24.0 13.0 91.7
2021 374 n/a n/a n/a
2022 408 31.0 13.1 92.2
2023 381 32.0 11.9 93.7

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 Technology Academy High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%100.0%96.3%96.0%99.5%89.8%97.9%
201698.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.8%98.2%8.3%
201798.9%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%96.7%98.5%30.4%
201898.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%98.3%97.5%13.7%
201998.1%97.4%97.0%97.0%98.1%97.0%96.6%50.4%
202494.3%97.0%97.0%97.0%88.5%96.4%97.0%75.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chicago Technology Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $708 (4.6%) $14,636 (95.4%) $15,344
2020 $609 (4.2%) $13,976 (95.8%) $14,585
2021 $2,765 (5.5%) $47,729 (94.5%) $50,494
2022 $2,765 (5.5%) $47,729 (94.5%) $50,494
2023 $2,292 (11.2%) $18,227 (88.8%) $20,520
2024 $2,326 (9.4%) $22,371 (90.6%) $24,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chicago Technology Academy High School

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 666th of 701 High schoolsRanks 661st of 699 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Technology Academy High School)00
   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 Technology Academy High School)4.32.4
 1.9%
   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 Technology Academy High School)1.68.8
 7.2%
   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 Students272381
 40.1%
African American218317
 45.4%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4558
 28.9%
Pacific Islander00
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%93.7%
 4.4%


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Chicago Technology Academy High School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Illinois high schools.

Students at Chicago Technology Academy High School are 83% African American, 15% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Chicago Technology Academy High School.


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