Very Good
#998 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 26% in state
Air Force Acad High School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3630 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Air Force Acad High School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Air Force Acad High 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$54,142
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #116 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Air Force Acad High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Air Force Acad High School
Air Force Acad High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Air Force Acad High School
What grades does Air Force Acad High School serve?
Air Force Acad High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Air Force Acad High School?
Air Force Acad High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Air Force Acad High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Air Force Acad High School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Air Force Acad High School rank in IL?
Air Force Acad High School ranks #998 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Air Force Acad High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Air Force Acad High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Air Force Acad High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Air Force Acad High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Air Force Acad High School a charter school?
No, Air Force Acad High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Air Force Acad High School a Title I school?
No, Air Force Acad High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Air Force Acad High School?
84.7% of students at Air Force Acad High 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
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.9%
- Phone
- (773) 535-1590
- Area population (ZIP 60609)
- 64,268
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60609; 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, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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