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#159 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 22% of private schools

Chicago Hope Academy

High School · Chicago, IL

A private high school in Chicago, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

2189 W BOWLER ST, Chicago, IL 60612

  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment276
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Chicago Hope Academy 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$60,457

Median home value

$331,600

Median rent

$1,330/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic47.1%
Black43.5%
Two or More3.6%
White2.9%
Asian1.8%
Pacific Islander0.7%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Noble St Chtr-uic College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–120.4 mi940Compare →
Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.5 mi20Compare →
Crane Medical Prep HSEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.5 mi275Compare →
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls PrepCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–120.6 mi1,156Compare →

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.

Chicago Hope Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Chicago Hope Academy

Chicago Hope Academy is a private high school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chicago Hope Academy

What grades does Chicago Hope Academy serve?

Chicago Hope Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chicago Hope Academy?

Chicago Hope Academy has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Hope Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Hope Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Chicago Hope Academy rank in IL?

Chicago Hope Academy ranks #159 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Chicago Hope Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Chicago Hope Academy 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.

Is Chicago Hope Academy a private school?

Yes, Chicago Hope Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Hope Academy a religious school?

Chicago Hope Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
276
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60612)
34,699
Area average commute
31.5 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60612; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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