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#730 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 19% in state

Disney II Magnet HS

High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

3900 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism58.8%

Students at Disney II Magnet HS score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Disney II Magnet HS 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • 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

$101,558

Median home value

$538,300

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

55.4%

Homeownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Schurz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.8 mi1,344Compare →
Roosevelt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.9 mi1,177Compare →
Aspira Charter - Early College PrCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–121.0 mi263Compare →
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt HSCharter · enrollment unverified5.89–121.0 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#82 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

Disney II Magnet HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Disney II Magnet HS

Disney II Magnet HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 755 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Disney II Magnet HS

What grades does Disney II Magnet HS serve?

Disney II Magnet HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Disney II Magnet HS?

Disney II Magnet HS has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Disney II Magnet HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Disney II Magnet HS is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Disney II Magnet HS rank in IL?

Disney II Magnet HS ranks #730 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Disney II Magnet HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Disney II Magnet HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Disney II Magnet HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Disney II Magnet HS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Disney II Magnet HS a charter school?

No, Disney II Magnet HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Disney II Magnet HS a Title I school?

No, Disney II Magnet HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Disney II Magnet HS?

62.1% of students at Disney II Magnet 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
755
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.8%
Area population (ZIP 60618)
91,896
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 60618; 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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