Below Average
#3239 of 3,813 schools in IL
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
2100 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Enrollment
660
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
660
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#3,239 of 3,813
In Chicago
#537 of 630
public schools
In district
#528 of 621
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
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About Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS serves approximately 660 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,239 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 6.5
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
72% of students at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS — Students at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS Compares
See how Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2100 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (rated 6.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bowen High School (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hoyne Elem School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic Chicago | 0.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Coles Elem Language Academy Chicago | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Black Magnet Elem School Chicago | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Warren Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS Chicago | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Mann Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Great Lakes Academy Charter ES Chicago | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| ST JUDE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Chicago | 1.0 mi | — |
| WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL Chicago | 1.0 mi | — |
| Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Bowen High School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| CICS - Avalon/South Shore Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| McDowell Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy Chicago | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL - EXCHANGE Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr Chicago | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Mireles Elem Academy Chicago | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| South Shore Intl Col Prep HS Chicago | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60617 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,237
Median Home Value
$168,200
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
Population
79,284
College Educated
20.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
37.3 min
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Median Age
38.3
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| Foreman High School Chicago, IL | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
What grades does Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS serve?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS rank in IL?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS ranks #3,239 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Vocational Career Acad HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS a charter school?
No, Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS a Title I school?
No, Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS?
84.8% of students at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.0%
- Phone
- (773) 535-6100
Resources & Links
District
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299- District Enrollment
- 322,809
- Schools in District
- 643
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,699
- District Rank
- #528 of 621
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