Very Good
#789 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Phoenix Military Academy HS
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
145 S Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Military Academy HS score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phoenix Military 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- 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
$60,457
Median home value
$331,600
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #86 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
Phoenix Military Academy HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Military Academy HS
Phoenix Military Academy HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 403 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Military Academy HS
What grades does Phoenix Military Academy HS serve?
Phoenix Military Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix Military Academy HS?
Phoenix Military Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Military Academy HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Military Academy HS is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Military Academy HS rank in IL?
Phoenix Military Academy HS ranks #789 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Phoenix Military Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Military Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Phoenix Military Academy HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Military Academy HS has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Phoenix Military Academy HS a charter school?
No, Phoenix Military Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Military Academy HS a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Military Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Military Academy HS?
88.3% of students at Phoenix Military 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
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (773) 534-7275
- Area population (ZIP 60612)
- 34,699
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60612; 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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