Serving 1,817 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools 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 20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)65-69%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
27%
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools?
The graduation rate of Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools?
1,817 students attend Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools?
Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools offer ?
Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools part of?
Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools is part of Chicago 51爆料s District 299.
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