Is Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria a good school?

Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria?

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria.

What is the racial makeup of Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria?

Students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria are 99% Hispanic.

Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Summary:

Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 572 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.

Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state and district averages in key subjects like SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.8% and 97.5% over the past 5 years, which is generally lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1.5% to 4.0%, higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.3% in 2019-2020 to 56.5% in 2023-2024, much higher than the state and district averages. The school's performance on key metrics is consistently lower for various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, compared to their peers across the state.

Compared to nearby public schools, Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria performs significantly worse. For example, Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 5% of Illinois high schools and has much higher academic proficiency rates. Other nearby schools, such as Back of The Yards IB High School and Noble St Charter - Mansueto, also outperform Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria on key metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Despite having a relatively low per-student spending of $1,626 in 2022-2023 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6, Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria's performance is concerning and lags behind many of its neighboring public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5025 S St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60632-3159

(312) 455-5446

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
635^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,002

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.1%

White:

0.5%

African American:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 90^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 12.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria 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: Hispanic (99.1%), White (0.5%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria is 14.2, which is the 81^st best among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria is $20,002. 92 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria:

SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria 635^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic 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 all students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	13.27	604^th	701	13.8%
2021	13.23	605^th	688	12.1%
2022	13.84	601^st	699	14.0%
2023	15.61	597^th	699	14.6%
2024	12.46	635^th	697	8.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	43.31	80^th	183	56.3%
2021	50.26	58^th	189	69.3%
2022	46.29	88^th	205	57.1%
2023	23.07	201^st	217	7.4%
2024	32.60	145^th	248	41.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

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	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	22.08	519^th	639	18.8%
2021	20.98	510^th	611	16.5%
2022	21.55	520^th	626	16.9%
2023	17.93	552^nd	644	14.3%
2024	17.38	561^st	639	12.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	17.22	543^rd	665	18.3%
2021	9.92	601^st	639	5.9%
2022	9.41	604^th	658	8.2%
2023	12.89	571^st	656	13.0%
2024	12.60	605^th	664	8.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

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 Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	11.30	598^th	675	11.4%
2021	17.12	541^st	653	17.2%
2022	20.36	537^th	664	19.1%
2023	18.53	556^th	668	16.8%
2024	12.90	605^th	668	9.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	17.96	278^th	317	12.3%
2021	17.35	287^th	317	9.5%
2022	18.13	293^rd	335	12.5%
2023	20.04	283^rd	333	15.0%
2024	15.27	310^th	336	7.7%

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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 Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2018	2	5	544	0	551
2019	1	8	532	0	541
2020	1	9	509	0	519
2021	2	7	505	0	514
2022	3	5	544	1	553
2023	3	3	565	1	572
2024	3	1	565	1	570

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 Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	551	39.0	14.1	96
2019	541	36.0	15.0	89.6
2020	519	31.0	16.7	91.5
2021	514	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	553	40.0	13.8	95.3
2023	572	39.0	14.6	n/a
2024	570	40.0	14.2	95.1

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 Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	551	39.0	14.1	96
2019	541	36.0	15.0	89.6
2020	519	31.0	16.7	91.5
2021	514	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	553	40.0	13.8	95.3
2023	572	39.0	14.6	n/a
2024	570	40.0	14.2	95.1

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 Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$718 (5.2%)	$12,979 (94.8%)	$13,698
2020	$1,085 (7.3%)	$13,722 (92.7%)	$14,807
2021	$1,005 (6.2%)	$15,094 (93.8%)	$16,099
2022	$1,005 (6.2%)	$15,094 (93.8%)	$16,099
2023	$508 (31.2%)	$1,118 (68.8%)	$1,626
2024	$1,742 (8.7%)	$18,259 (91.3%)	$20,002

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria

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 604^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 597^th of 699 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria)	3.8	5.8	2%
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 (Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria)	9.2	5.8	3.4%
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 (Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria)	11.3	21	9.7%
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	541	572	5.7%
African American	8	3	62.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	532	565	6.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	0	0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (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	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
Acero Charter School Netwrk- Victoria	Public, Charter	9-12	5025 S St Louis Ave	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 455-5446	570	40	14.2	95.1%	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	565 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	635^th of 697 public high schools	8.9%		15.6	597^th of 699 public high schools	14.6%	38	28.7	2.2	2.9									$20,002	$1,743	$18,259
Solorio Academy High School	Public	9-12	5400 S St Louis Ave	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9070	1,264	83	15.2	90.7%	12 (0.9%)	15 (1.2%)	1,223 (96.8%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	42.8	373^rd of 697 public high schools	46.5%		37.4	449^th of 699 public high schools	35.8%	76	36.1	19.1	18.4	94.4	98.2	98.1	98.1	93.0	97.1	97.7	86.0	$17,732	$3,316	$14,416
Curie Metropolitan High School	Public	9-12	4959 S Archer Ave	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-2100	3,136	200	15.7	87.2%	37 (1.2%)	286 (9.1%)	2,736 (87.2%)	60 (1.9%)	9 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.2%)	22.1	524^th of 697 public high schools	24.8%		20	568^th of 699 public high schools	18.7%	44	4.7	8.7	9.2	96.1	97.7	97.6	97.6	91.8	96.9	97.2	85.4	$16,553	$2,980	$13,573
Pathways in Education Brighton Pa	Public	9-12	3124 W 47Th St	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 579-1220	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				94.9	96.2	95.6	95.9	90.5	96.4	95.9	84.4
Noble St Charter - Mansueto	Public, Charter	9-12	2911 W 47Th St	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 349-8200	1,071	63	17.0	90.6%	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.1%)	1,048 (97.9%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34.3	438^th of 697 public high schools	37.2%		30.6	495^th of 699 public high schools	29.2%	57	35.7	15.6	14.4									$2,042	$240	$1,802
Hancock College Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	4034 W 56th St	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-2410	1,032	67	15.4	62.1%	66 (6.4%)	13 (1.3%)	930 (90.1%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.2%)	98.6	22^nd of 697 public high schools	96.8%		93.7	38^th of 699 public high schools	94.6%	16	68.4	53.0	63.5	96.3	99.2	99.2	99.2	94.2	99.0	99.5	77.2	$16,062	$2,899	$13,164
Acero Charter Netrk - Major Garcia	Public, Charter	9-12	4248 W 47th St	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 579-3480	625	51	12.2	89.1%	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	607 (97.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.6	615^th of 697 public high schools	11.8%		15.9	594^th of 699 public high schools	15.0%	21	26.8	0.6	6.7									$19,574	$1,957	$17,617
Gage Park High School	Public	9-12	5630 S Rockwell St	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9230	420	33	12.7	94.0%	4 (1.0%)	131 (31.2%)	281 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	10.1	676^th of 697 public high schools	3.0%		10.8	630^th of 699 public high schools	9.9%	46		0.0	1.0	81.7	90.8	90.8	90.8	82.8	87.4	84.8	73.9	$23,755	$4,444	$19,311
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory	Public	9-12	4136 S California Ave	Chicago	60632	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-4900	1,862	127	14.7	94.8%	29 (1.6%)	64 (3.4%)	1,563 (83.9%)	199 (10.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.3%)	18.2	566^th of 697 public high schools	18.8%		20.3	566^th of 699 public high schools	19.0%		19.0	5.0	8.6	90.0	93.9	93.8	93.9	87.4	92.1	92.7	70.3	$18,819	$3,479	$15,340
Hubbard High School	Public	9-12	6200 S Hamlin Ave	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-2200	1,792	112	16.0	93.4%	26 (1.5%)	69 (3.9%)	1,687 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	18	571^st of 697 public high schools	18.1%		21	562^nd of 699 public high schools	19.6%	9	18.5	5.6	7.6	93.9	96.0	96.0	96.0	90.4	95.7	95.9	70.3	$16,794	$3,157	$13,636

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