Excellent
#111 of 3,546 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Bronzeville Scholastic HS
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
4934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
About Bronzeville Scholastic HS
Bronzeville Scholastic HS is a regular public high school located in Chicago, Illinois. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 109 students and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.8:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The MySchoolScout rating for Bronzeville Scholastic HS is 6.2 out of 10, placing it in the 68th percentile among Illinois schools.
Academically, the school focuses on student development and has a state ranking of #1243 out of 3819 schools statewide. In reading and ELA, 13% of students are proficient or above, while in math, only 8% reach proficiency levels. Located in a large city setting within Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, the school is immersed in an urban environment that offers numerous community resources and cultural opportunities for its students.
Score Breakdown
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Bronzeville Scholastic HS — Students at Bronzeville Scholastic HS score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 5 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
📈 ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Bronzeville Scholastic HS Compares
See how Bronzeville Scholastic HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
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Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 5% (2019) to 10% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 5% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
4934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Medical Prep High Sch Chicago | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Beethoven Elem School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr Chicago | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Burke Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts Chicago | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Mollison Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Hendricks Elem Community Academy Chicago | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Carter Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Sherwood Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch Chicago | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Tilden Career Communty Academy HS Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch Chicago | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Fuller Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Woodson South Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl Chicago | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Graham A Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| CICS - Washington Pk Campus Chicago | 1.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Phillips Academy High School Chicago | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 60615 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,518
Median Home Value
$306,400
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
Population
42,780
College Educated
61.8%
Homeownership
31.4%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
24.6%
Median Age
34.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bronzeville Scholastic HS
What grades does Bronzeville Scholastic HS serve?
Bronzeville Scholastic HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bronzeville Scholastic HS?
Bronzeville Scholastic HS has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Scholastic HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Scholastic HS is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bronzeville Scholastic HS rank in IL?
Bronzeville Scholastic HS is ranked #111 out of 3,546 schools in IL.
What is Bronzeville Scholastic HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Bronzeville Scholastic HS has a composite rating of 8.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
What are the test scores at Bronzeville Scholastic HS?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Bronzeville Scholastic HS has 7.5% math proficiency and 13.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Bronzeville Scholastic HS a charter school?
No, Bronzeville Scholastic HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bronzeville Scholastic HS a Title I school?
No, Bronzeville Scholastic HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronzeville Scholastic HS?
95.4% of students at Bronzeville Scholastic HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 535-1150
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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