Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman Chicago High School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
28%
Black
43%
17%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)11%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ombudsman Chicago High School?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman Chicago High School is 11%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ombudsman Chicago High School?
1,066 students attend Ombudsman Chicago High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ombudsman Chicago High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ombudsman Chicago High School offer ?
Ombudsman Chicago High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman Chicago High School part of?
Ombudsman Chicago High School is part of Chicago 51爆料s District 299.
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