Below Average
Chicago Academy for the Arts
School
nan, Chicago, IL 60642
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).
School Details
- Religious Affiliation
- Independent Regular (not affiliated)
- Coed Status
- coed
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Chicago Academy for the Arts compares to 155 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Chicago Academy for the Arts (this school) | 4.4 |
| Bronzeville Scholastic HS | 8.8 |
| Payton College Preparatory HS | 8.5 |
| 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.
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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
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A Step Ahead Academy Chicago, IL | 4.4 |
| AIS Intelligence Project Chicago, IL | 4.4 |
| Academy Sacred Heart/Hardey Prep Chicago, IL | 4.4 |
| Akiba-Schechter Day School Chicago, IL | 4.4 |
| Alphonsus Acad & Cntr for Arts Chicago, IL | 4.4 |
| American School (of Correspondence) Lansing, IL | 4.4 |
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- N/A
- Type
- private
- County
- Cook
- Phone
- 312-421-0202
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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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.