Is Goode STEM Academy High School a good school?

Goode STEM Academy High School ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Goode STEM Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 989 students attended Goode STEM Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Goode STEM Academy High School?

Students at Goode STEM Academy High School are 67% Hispanic, 33% African American.

Goode STEM Academy High School

Summary:

Goode STEM Academy High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 989 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.

Goode STEM Academy High School consistently performs below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 6.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 7.6% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 87.3% to 99.0%, and its dropout rate has varied from 0.6% to 2.3%. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 27.3% to 48.7%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, which is ranked 44th out of 697 Illinois high schools and has significantly higher academic achievement, Goode STEM Academy High School's performance is generally lower. While the school ranks relatively higher for English Language Learner and Special Education students, it ranks lower for African American, Hispanic, and Low Socioeconomic Status students compared to other Illinois high schools. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, including chronic absenteeism and equity considerations, could be crucial steps in improving its overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7651 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60652-1525

(773) 535-7875

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
561^st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,319

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 989

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.6%

African American:

32.9%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goode STEM Academy High School ranks worse than 80.5% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 51^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 18.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Goode STEM Academy 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 Goode STEM Academy High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goode STEM Academy High School is $19,319. 98 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goode STEM Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Goode STEM Academy High School 561^st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Goode STEM Academy 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 Goode STEM Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2016	19.84	534^th	643	17.0%
2017	9.91	584^th	642	9.0%
2018	17.46	546^th	647	15.6%
2019	13.02	607^th	701	13.4%
2021	14.59	597^th	688	13.2%
2022	10.55	637^th	699	8.9%
2023	10.93	627^th	699	10.3%
2024	18.64	561^st	697	19.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	36.33	102^nd	183	44.3%
2021	55.63	43^rd	189	77.2%
2022	25.75	187^th	205	8.8%
2023	32.17	154^th	217	29.0%
2024	48.20	86^th	248	65.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.23	248^th	374	33.7%
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	28.73	305^th	482	36.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	32.07	434^th	585	25.8%
2019	19.04	544^th	639	14.9%
2021	24.60	483^rd	611	20.9%
2022	18.37	543^rd	626	13.3%
2023	16.25	565^th	644	12.3%
2024	28.70	454^th	639	29.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	15.59	535^th	620	13.7%
2019	12.64	574^th	665	13.7%
2021	12.84	569^th	639	11.0%
2022	11.12	588^th	658	10.6%
2023	10.81	588^th	656	10.4%
2024	16.69	550^th	664	17.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.38	382^nd	428	10.7%
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.30	513^th	619	17.1%
2019	13.91	583^rd	675	13.6%
2021	16.87	542^nd	653	17.0%
2022	10.89	614^th	664	7.5%
2023	11.12	606^th	668	9.3%
2024	21.01	528^th	668	21.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.16	180^th	253	28.9%
2019	32.15	187^th	299	37.5%
2021	32.67	176^th	281	37.4%
2022	26.07	226^th	294	23.1%
2023	22.71	264^th	301	12.3%
2024	33.48	181^st	299	39.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goode STEM Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	40.77	165^th	291	43.3%
2019	18.69	274^th	317	13.6%
2021	20.82	271^st	317	14.5%
2022	14.26	317^th	335	5.4%
2023	15.16	305^th	333	8.4%
2024	26.27	250^th	336	25.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Goode STEM Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	2	143	0	94	0	0	4	243
2014	5	276	1	168	3	0	9	462
2015	5	386	2	232	3	0	15	643
2016	8	479	2	331	3	0	7	830
2017	7	479	2	365	3	0	5	861
2018	8	461	2	420	5	1	6	903
2019	7	417	2	481	3	1	6	917
2020	4	385	1	523	3	1	7	924
2021	5	348	1	565	2	2	4	927
2022	3	319	1	614	0	1	2	940
2023	3	325	0	659	0	1	1	989

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 Goode STEM Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	243	6.0	39.9	86
2014	462	31.0	14.9	86.6
2015	643	39.0	16.4	88
2016	830	52.0	15.9	85.5
2017	861	48.2	17.8	86.4
2018	903	51.3	17.6	88.7
2019	917	62.0	14.7	85.8
2020	924	57.5	16.0	87.4
2021	927	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	940	60.0	15.6	83.1
2023	989	60.0	16.4	85

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 Goode STEM Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	243	6.0	39.9	86
2014	462	31.0	14.9	86.6
2015	643	39.0	16.4	88
2016	830	52.0	15.9	85.5
2017	861	48.2	17.8	86.4
2018	903	51.3	17.6	88.7
2019	917	62.0	14.7	85.8
2020	924	57.5	16.0	87.4
2021	927	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	940	60.0	15.6	83.1
2023	989	60.0	16.4	85

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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