Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 360 students. 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.

Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 2.1% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 18.6% and 22.4% for the district, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 82.8% to 93.1%, which is generally higher than the district average but still lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 69.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical to nearby schools, such as Simeon Career Academy High School, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally lower across various metrics. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than the overall school, but students with disabilities and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly worse. Over the past few years, Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 622 out of 688 Illinois high schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 669 out of 697 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620-1308

(773) 358-6120

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
669^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,986

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical ranks worse than 96% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 119^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical 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 Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical 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 Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical is $3,986. 140 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical 669^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical 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 Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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Rank History for all students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.64	661^st	701	5.7%
2021	11.81	622^nd	688	9.6%
2022	11.10	626^th	699	10.4%
2023	7.97	681^st	699	2.6%
2024	10.58	669^th	697	4.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
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	25.08	349^th	476	26.7%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	11.76	600^th	639	6.1%
2021	17.44	533^rd	611	12.8%
2022	15.92	559^th	626	10.7%
2023	10.98	623^rd	644	3.3%
2024	14.01	593^rd	639	7.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.27	618^th	665	7.1%
2021	11.38	579^th	639	9.4%
2022	14.02	562^nd	658	14.6%
2023	9.73	616^th	656	6.1%
2024	12.02	616^th	664	7.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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 Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.06	640^th	675	5.2%
2021	12.16	591^st	653	9.5%
2022	9.70	630^th	664	5.1%
2023	7.47	662^nd	668	0.9%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	22.23	261^st	299	12.7%
2021	31.30	183^rd	281	34.9%
2022	32.55	182^nd	294	38.1%
2023	20.64	281^st	301	6.6%
2024	24.24	257^th	299	14.0%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	325	0	6	0	2	333
2019	0	311	0	3	0	3	317
2020	1	312	0	1	1	2	317
2021	1	333	0	0	1	1	336
2022	1	318	0	0	0	1	320
2023	0	352	1	5	0	2	360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	333	n/a	n/a	92.2
2019	317	0.0	n/a	91.8
2020	317	n/a	n/a	90.5
2021	336	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	320	n/a	n/a	87.2
2023	360	0.0	n/a	91.1

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 Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	333	n/a	n/a	92.2
2019	317	0.0	n/a	91.8
2020	317	n/a	n/a	90.5
2021	336	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	320	n/a	n/a	87.2
2023	360	0.0	n/a	91.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$585 (3.7%)	$15,188 (96.3%)	$15,773
2020	$440 (4.0%)	$10,590 (96.0%)	$11,030
2021	$310 (3.6%)	$8,308 (96.4%)	$8,617
2022	$310 (3.6%)	$8,308 (96.4%)	$8,617
2023	$1,905 (11.3%)	$14,946 (88.7%)	$16,851
2024	$1,737 (43.6%)	$2,249 (56.4%)	$3,986

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 661^st of 701 High schools	Ranks 681^st of 699 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical)	1.5	0	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical)	4.6	1.9	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical)	0	2.2	2.2%
End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	360	13.6%
African American	311	352	13.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	91.1%	0.7%

Schools Near Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

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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 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	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
Perspectives Charter - Leadership Ac	Public, Charter	6-12	8522 S Lafayette Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6100	684	0		89.3%	3 (0.4%)	674 (98.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10.9	661^st of 697 public high schools	5.2%		7.9	683^rd of 699 public high schools	2.3%	22	22.1	4.5	17.4	27.3	19.7	0.0	0.0	7.6		0.0	2.7									$2,128	$241	$1,887
Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical	Public, Charter	9-12	8522 S Lafayette Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6120	360	0		91.1%	0 (0.0%)	352 (97.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10.6	669^th of 697 public high schools	4.0%		8	681^st of 699 public high schools	2.6%	12	14.7									0.0	2.1									$3,986	$1,737	$2,249
Simeon Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	8147 S Vincennes Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3200	1,205	88	13.7	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	1,186 (98.4%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	16.8	580^th of 697 public high schools	16.8%		9.3	655^th of 699 public high schools	6.3%	75	28.4									6.7	4.2	97.1	98.5	98.5	98.5	91.2	97.8	97.9	72.3	$20,618	$3,617	$17,001
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7836 S Union Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 224-2273	83	5	16.6	98.8%	0 (0.0%)	77 (92.8%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	38										0.0	0.0									$28,531	$1,610	$26,921
YCCS Charter - Chatham	Public, Charter	9-12	9035 S Langley Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 651-1500	124	3	41.3	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	119 (96.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	656^th of 697 public high schools	5.9%		8.3	676^th of 699 public high schools	3.3%	20										0.0	3.4									$29,646	$1,831	$27,815
Noble St Charter-Hansberry Prep Slvr	Public, Charter	9-12	8748 S Aberdeen St	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 729-3400	499	33	15.1	78.2%	2 (0.4%)	487 (97.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	16.3	583^rd of 697 public high schools	16.4%		10.7	632^nd of 699 public high schools	9.6%	49	19.0									2.8	8.3									$25,790	$2,961	$22,829
Harlan Community Academy High School	Public	9-12	9652 S Michigan Ave	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-5400	314	20	16.1	92.0%	0 (0.0%)	304 (96.8%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.4	671^st of 699 public high schools	4.0%	9										0.0	0.0	93.4	96.2	96.2	96.2	91.1	95.8	95.3	69.0	$34,817	$5,766	$29,051
Hirsch Metropolitan High School	Public	9-12	7740 S Ingleside Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3100	164	16	10.2	77.4%	0 (0.0%)	159 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.6	630^th of 697 public high schools	9.6%		7.9	682^nd of 699 public high schools	2.4%	52										2.6	2.6	91.6	93.5	93.5	93.5	94.4	92.5	91.6	83.2	$40,717	$6,244	$34,473
Excel Academy - Englewood High School	Public	9-12	7141 S Morgan St	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 675-6654	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												85.0	89.2	89.2	89.2	84.2	86.7	86.7	55.8
Noble St Charter-Comer College Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	7131 S South Chicago Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 729-3969	1,044	77	13.5	87.1%	1 (0.1%)	1,004 (96.2%)	22 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	14.7	605^th of 697 public high schools	13.2%		10.7	633^rd of 699 public high schools	9.4%	28	25.1	34.0	34.0	46.1	39.4	12.8	14.0	9.6	11.8	3.2	5.5									$22,418	$240	$22,179

Frequently Asked Questions about Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical

What district is Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

What is the racial makeup of Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical?

Students at Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical a good school?

Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical?

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Perspectives Charter - High School of Technical.

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