Summary:
The 12 schools in the 60653 zip code of Chicago, Illinois serve a predominantly African American student population, with significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. While a few standout schools, such as King College Prep High School and Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood, demonstrate pockets of success, the overall data reveals stark disparities in performance compared to district and state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates ranging from 29.4% at King College Prep High School to 89.7% at Phillips Academy High School. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.23% to 96.66%, indicate that the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges.
While the charter schools in the area show some promising results, such as the high proficiency rates at Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy, the overall performance is mixed, with other charter schools, like Perspectives Charter - IIT Campus, performing poorly. Addressing the root causes of these issues will require a comprehensive approach by the City of Chicago School District 299 to support the unique needs of the community.
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