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#1076 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 28% in state

Prosser Career Academy HS

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2148 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

  • Math 9% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism64.4%

Students at Prosser Career Academy HS score 11% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency9%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2022
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Prosser Career 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 62Good Transit
  • Bike 76Very 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

$59,710

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$1,212/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
12.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·187 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·26 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
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer AcadCharter · enrollment unverified7.39–120.2 mi1,109Compare →
Horizon Science Acad-belmontCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–90.6 mi672Compare →
Changing Oasis, IncPrivate · tuition2.9private9–121.2 mi50Compare →
Kelvyn Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.87–121.4 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#124 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

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

About Prosser Career Academy HS

Prosser Career Academy HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,200 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prosser Career Academy HS

What grades does Prosser Career Academy HS serve?

Prosser Career Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Prosser Career Academy HS?

Prosser Career Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prosser Career Academy HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Prosser Career Academy HS is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prosser Career Academy HS rank in IL?

Prosser Career Academy HS ranks #1,076 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Prosser Career Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Prosser Career Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Prosser Career Academy HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prosser Career Academy HS has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Prosser Career Academy HS a charter school?

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

Is Prosser Career Academy HS a Title I school?

No, Prosser Career Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prosser Career Academy HS?

89.5% of students at Prosser Career 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
1,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.4%
Area population (ZIP 60639)
84,505
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
36.1
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 60639; 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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