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Rickover Naval Academy High Schl

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.

5700 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation29.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism45.5%

Students at Rickover Naval Academy High Schl score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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

70.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rickover Naval Academy High Schl 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$84,997

Median home value

$333,900

Median rent

$1,271/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
29.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·20 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
Chicago Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–121.1 mi563Compare →
Foreman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–121.5 mi700Compare →
Steinmetz College Prep HSEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.7 mi1,333Compare →
Intrinsic Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.27–121.9 mi947Compare →

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
#276 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

Rickover Naval Academy High Schl is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rickover Naval Academy High Schl

Rickover Naval Academy High Schl is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 508 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rickover Naval Academy High Schl

What grades does Rickover Naval Academy High Schl serve?

Rickover Naval Academy High Schl serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rickover Naval Academy High Schl?

Rickover Naval Academy High Schl has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rickover Naval Academy High Schl?

The student-teacher ratio at Rickover Naval Academy High Schl is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rickover Naval Academy High Schl rank in IL?

Rickover Naval Academy High Schl ranks #1,895 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rickover Naval Academy High Schl's MySchoolScout rating?

Rickover Naval Academy High Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Rickover Naval Academy High Schl?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rickover Naval Academy High Schl has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rickover Naval Academy High Schl a charter school?

No, Rickover Naval Academy High Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rickover Naval Academy High Schl a Title I school?

No, Rickover Naval Academy High Schl is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rickover Naval Academy High Schl?

70.1% of students at Rickover Naval Academy High Schl 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
508
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.5%
Area population (ZIP 60634)
74,418
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
41.6
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 60634; 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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