Very Good
#651 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Ace Amandla Charter School
High School · Ace Amandla Charter School · Chicago, IL
A charter high school in Chicago, IL where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6820 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ace Amandla Charter School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ace Amandla Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,813
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Charter - Maria ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,102 | Compare → |
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| Lindblom Math & Science Acad HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,360 | Compare → |
| Gage Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ace Amandla Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ace Amandla Charter School is listed in ACE Amandla Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ace Amandla Charter School
Ace Amandla Charter School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Ace Amandla Charter School, serving approximately 137 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ace Amandla Charter School
What grades does Ace Amandla Charter School serve?
Ace Amandla Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ace Amandla Charter School?
Ace Amandla Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ace Amandla Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ace Amandla Charter School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ace Amandla Charter School rank in IL?
Ace Amandla Charter School ranks #651 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ace Amandla Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ace Amandla Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ace Amandla Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ace Amandla Charter School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Ace Amandla Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ace Amandla Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ace Amandla Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ace Amandla Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ace Amandla Charter School?
92.0% of students at Ace Amandla Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (773) 535-7150
- Area population (ZIP 60629)
- 109,292
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60629; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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