Below Average
#3131 of 3,813 schools in IL
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
11816 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Chicago Collegiate Charter School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chicago Collegiate Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$49,719
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60628; 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #511 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
Chicago Collegiate Charter School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Chicago Collegiate Charter School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 252 students in grades 5th-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,131 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chicago Collegiate Charter School
What grades does Chicago Collegiate Charter School serve?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Chicago Collegiate Charter School?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Collegiate Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Collegiate Charter School is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chicago Collegiate Charter School rank in IL?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School ranks #3,131 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chicago Collegiate Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Chicago Collegiate Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago Collegiate Charter School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Chicago Collegiate Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Chicago Collegiate Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chicago Collegiate Charter School a Title I school?
No, Chicago Collegiate Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago Collegiate Charter School?
95.6% of students at Chicago Collegiate 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.3%
- Phone
- (773) 536-9098
- Area population (ZIP 60628)
- 59,212
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 60628; 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, 2013-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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