Below Average
#3502 of 3,813 schools in IL
Sullivan High School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Sullivan High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (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
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sullivan High School 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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
$57,452
Median home value
$269,000
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Math & Sci Elem CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Pactt Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Senn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,516 | Compare → |
| Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 501 | Compare → |
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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #574 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
Sullivan High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sullivan High School
Sullivan High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 766 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,502 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sullivan High School
What grades does Sullivan High School serve?
Sullivan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sullivan High School?
Sullivan High School has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sullivan High School rank in IL?
Sullivan High School ranks #3,502 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sullivan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sullivan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sullivan High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sullivan High School a charter school?
No, Sullivan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sullivan High School a Title I school?
No, Sullivan High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sullivan High School?
77.9% of students at Sullivan High School 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
- 766
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.7%
- Phone
- (773) 534-2000
- Area population (ZIP 60626)
- 50,027
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 60626; 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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