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Julian High School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10330 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60643

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation17.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism85.1%

Students at Julian High School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2010
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2011
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 8% (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

80.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Julian High School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$83,015

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,359/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
17.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

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Cics - Longwood CampusCharter · enrollment unverified5.63–121.0 mi1,200Compare →
Morgan Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–121.1 mi1,245Compare →
Fenger Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–121.4 mi262Compare →

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
#474 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

Julian High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Julian High School

Julian High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,980 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julian High School

What grades does Julian High School serve?

Julian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Julian High School?

Julian High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Julian High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julian High School rank in IL?

Julian High School ranks #2,980 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Julian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Julian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Julian High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian High School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Julian High School a charter school?

No, Julian High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Julian High School a Title I school?

No, Julian High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julian High School?

80.6% of students at Julian High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.1%
Area population (ZIP 60643)
47,802
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
42.9
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 60643; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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