Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 1150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2606 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
92%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus's ranking?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is ranked #2606 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
406 students attend Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus offer ?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus part of?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is part of Chicago 51±¬ÁÏs Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus located?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in South Chicago.
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