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#554 of 716 private schools in IL

Austin Career Education Center

High School

5352 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

5.4

Grades

10th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

5.4

Grades

10th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#554 of 716

In Chicago

#143 of 162

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About Austin Career Education Center

Austin Career Education Center is a private high school in Chicago, IL. Austin Career Education Center serves approximately 63 students, and covers grades 10th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Austin Career Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares1.2 pts below IL schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
IL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 63 students, Austin Career Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Austin Career Education Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Austin Career Education Center compares to 155 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

This School

16.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

704

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 93.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.3% vs 0%

Austin Career Education Center Chicago Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Austin Career Education Center (this school)	—	63	10:1	5.4
Douglass Academy High School	0.5 mi	37	4.6:1	7.2
Austin College and Career Acad HS	0.7 mi	217	13.6:1	6.3
YCCS West	0.7 mi	69	23:1	6.7
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS	1.4 mi	114	22.8:1	6.5
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad	1.5 mi	1,109	17.1:1	7.3
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl	1.6 mi	411	11.7:1	7.0
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS	1.7 mi	213	11.8:1	7.2
Prosser Career Academy HS	1.7 mi	1,200	14:1	7.2
Orr Academy High School	1.7 mi	303	13.8:1	5.7
North-Grand High School	1.8 mi	1,083	14.2:1	6.4
Noble St Chtr-Pritzker Col Prep	2.1 mi	991	17.7:1	7.0
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad	2.2 mi	348	15.1:1	6.6
Raby High School	2.4 mi	164	5.5:1	6.0
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames	2.4 mi	622	12.2:1	6.1
Kelvyn Park High School	2.6 mi	525	11.7:1	4.8
Westinghouse High School	2.8 mi	1,237	15.5:1	7.6
YCCS-Association House	2.8 mi	102	51:1	6.2
YCCS-CCA Academy HS	2.8 mi	78	26:1	6.1
Marshall Metropolitan High School	3.0 mi	229	9.2:1	5.9
YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS	3.0 mi	97	16.2:1	6.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,188

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 12%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Enrollment 63

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 93.7%

Hispanic 6.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5352 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Austin Career Education Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Douglass Academy High School (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YCCS West (rated 6.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Austin College and Career Acad HS (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Howe Elem School Chicago	0.1 mi	354	3.7
Hay Elem Community Academy Chicago	0.4 mi	262	4.9
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem Chicago	0.3 mi	421	5.5
Moving Everest Charter School Chicago	0.5 mi	768	7.0
Douglass Academy High School Chicago	0.5 mi	37	7.2
Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago	0.7 mi	217	6.3
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chicago	0.5 mi	43	5.5
Ellington Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	501	4.7
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chicago	0.8 mi	29	—
YCCS West Chicago	0.7 mi	69	6.7
Lewis Elem School Chicago	0.9 mi	423	6.9
ST ANGELA SCHOOL Chicago	0.8 mi	170	5.5
Nash Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	269	5.1
Young Elem School Chicago	0.9 mi	401	4.3
McNair Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	336	6.3
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES Chicago	0.9 mi	500	4.9
HOPE EXCEL REACHING THE WORLD ACADEMY Chicago	0.7 mi	16	—
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus Chicago	0.7 mi	660	7.5
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch Chicago	0.9 mi	389	4.9
CHANCE AFTER CHANCE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Chicago	1.0 mi	5	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60651 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,963

Median Home Value

$262,700

Median Rent

$1,186/mo

Population

63,892

College Educated

16.3%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

35.4 min

Poverty Rate

25.2%

Median Age

34.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Austin Career Education Center

What grades does Austin Career Education Center serve?

Austin Career Education Center serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Austin Career Education Center?

Austin Career Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Career Education Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Austin Career Education Center is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Austin Career Education Center rank in IL?

Austin Career Education Center ranks #554 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Austin Career Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Austin Career Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Austin Career Education Center a private school?

Yes, Austin Career Education Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Austin Career Education Center a religious school?

No, Austin Career Education Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 64 Good Transit
Bike Score: 65 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 10th – 12th
Enrollment: 63
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (773) 626-6988

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