Below Average
#2990 of 3,813 schools in IL
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
8522 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Enrollment
856
Score
4.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
856
Score
4.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#2,990 of 3,813
In Chicago
#492 of 630
public schools
In district
#484 of 621
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
High School in Chicago · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac serves approximately 856 students, and covers grades 6th-12th. Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,990 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.5
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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 - Leadership Ac 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.
49% of students at Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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 - Leadership Ac — Students at Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93%
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: 9.9/10.
How Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac Compares
See how Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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
8522 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Harlan Community Academy HS (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Simeon Career Academy High School (rated 5.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Perspectives Chtr - HS of Tech Chicago | 0.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Neil Elem School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr Chicago | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| McDade Elem Classical School Chicago | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Simeon Career Academy High School Chicago | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RAEKWON'S SCHOLASTIC DAYCARE ACADEMY LLC Chicago | 0.8 mi | — |
| Westcott Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Gillespie Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| CHRISTIAN S.T.E.M. SCHOLARS ACADEMY Chicago | 1.1 mi | — |
| Ruggles Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Dixon Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Gresham Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C Chicago | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Harvard Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Kipling Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS Chicago | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Jackson M Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60620 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,805
Median Home Value
$187,900
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
Population
66,511
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
49.8%
Avg Commute
38.4 min
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Median Age
38.9
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| ST LAURENCE H.S. Burbank, IL | 4.9 |
| NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP Niles, IL | 5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
What grades does Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac serve?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.
How does Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac rank in IL?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac ranks #2,990 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac's MySchoolScout rating?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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 Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac a charter school?
Yes, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac a Title I school?
No, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac?
93.0% of students at Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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
- 856
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (773) 358-6100
Resources & Links
District
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299- District Enrollment
- 322,809
- Schools in District
- 643
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,699
- District Rank
- #484 of 621
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