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Chicago Academy for the Arts

School

nan, Chicago, IL 60642

Private
N/A
Students
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Independent Regular (not affiliated)
Affiliation

About Chicago Academy for the Arts

Chicago Academy for the Arts is a Independent Regular (not affiliated) private school in Chicago, IL 60642. The school in grades 9th – 12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4/10, an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $137,853, where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 155 public schools in Chicago, Chicago Academy for the Arts rates lower overall (4.4 vs 5.6 average).

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School Details

Religious Affiliation
Independent Regular (not affiliated)
Coed Status
coed

Compare to Public Schools

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How Chicago Academy for the Arts compares to 155 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Chicago Academy for the Arts (this school) 4.4
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Northside College Preparatory Hs 8.3
Air Force Acad High School 8.2
Young Magnet High School 8.0
Chicago Academy High School 8.0
Jones College Prep High School 7.9
Brooks College Prep Academy HS 7.8
Lane Technical High School 7.7
Lindblom Math & Science Acad HS 7.6
Douglass Academy High School 7.5
ACE Amandla Charter School 7.4
Spry Community Links High School 7.4
Lincoln Park High School 7.3
Back of The Yards IB HS 7.3
Bogan High School 7.2
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 7.1
World Language High School 7.1
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS 6.8
Chicago HS for the Arts 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

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Academics4.4Below Average100%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 623 schools in Chicago
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Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 60642 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$137,853

Median Home Value

$593,300

Median Rent

$2,109/mo

Population

21,444

College Educated

76.5%

Homeownership

33.5%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

32

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Homes Near This School

60642

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$593K
Median Home Value
$2K/mo
Median Rent
$138K
Median Income

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
N/A
Type
private
County
Cook
Data Year
2025–2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chicago Academy for the Arts

What grades does Chicago Academy for the Arts serve?

Chicago Academy for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

What is Chicago Academy for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Chicago Academy for the Arts has a composite rating of 4.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Chicago Academy for the Arts a private school?

Yes, Chicago Academy for the Arts is a private coeducational school with a Independent Regular (not affiliated) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Chicago Academy for the Arts a religious school?

Chicago Academy for the Arts has a Independent Regular (not affiliated) religious affiliation.

Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details