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Juarez Community Academy HS

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)9% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation4.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism78.4%

Students at Juarez Community Academy HS score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency4%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 4% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2010
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
6%
2018
Math
2%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
2%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
7%
2022
ELA
4%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Juarez Community Academy 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 65Good Transit
  • Bike 92Biker’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

$70,704

Median home value

$341,500

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
4.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·113 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·31 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
Chicago Technology Academy HSEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.8 mi371Compare →
Noble St Chtr-uic College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–121.0 mi940Compare →
Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.1 mi20Compare →
Ijla Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–121.1 mi67Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#233 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

Juarez Community Academy HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juarez Community Academy HS

Juarez Community Academy HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,587 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juarez Community Academy HS

What grades does Juarez Community Academy HS serve?

Juarez Community Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Juarez Community Academy HS?

Juarez Community Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,587 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juarez Community Academy HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Juarez Community Academy HS is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juarez Community Academy HS rank in IL?

Juarez Community Academy HS ranks #1,699 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Juarez Community Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Juarez Community Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Juarez Community Academy HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juarez Community Academy HS has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Juarez Community Academy HS a charter school?

No, Juarez Community Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juarez Community Academy HS a Title I school?

No, Juarez Community Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juarez Community Academy HS?

88.3% of students at Juarez Community Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.4%
Area population (ZIP 60608)
81,459
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
34.6
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 60608; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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