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#2588 of 3,813 schools in IL
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
1930 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Enrollment
334
Score
5.4
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
334
Score
5.4
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#2,588 of 3,813
In Chicago
#420 of 630
public schools
In district
#413 of 621
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
High School in Chicago · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades 6th-12th. Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,588 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus 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.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
51% of students at Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus 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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Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus — Students at Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 13 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: 9.7/10.
How Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus Compares
See how Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus 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
1930 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Jones College Prep High School (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership (rated 6.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DAYSTAR ACADEMY Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| National Teachers Elem Academy Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| PUI TAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| PUI TAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| OLD ST MARYS SCHOOL Chicago | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| ST THERESE CHINESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Chicago | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Haines Elem School Chicago | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| South Loop Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Drake Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Ward J Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| MCKINLEY LAKESIDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Chicago | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| ST JEROME SCHOOL Chicago | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| SOUTH LOOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chicago | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Jones College Prep High School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Walsh Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| CITY GARDEN WALDORF SCHOOL Chicago | 1.1 mi | — |
| Healy Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60616 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,841
Median Home Value
$387,300
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
Population
54,456
College Educated
52.9%
Homeownership
39.3%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
What grades does Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus serve?
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus?
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
How does Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus rank in IL?
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus ranks #2,588 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus a charter school?
Yes, Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus a Title I school?
No, Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus?
93.4% of students at Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (312) 225-7400
Resources & Links
District
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299- District Enrollment
- 322,809
- Schools in District
- 643
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,699
- District Rank
- #413 of 621
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