ACE Amandla Charter High School, is a public four-year charter high school located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened for the 2004–2005 school year, the school is operated by Amandla Charter Schools. The name ACE stands for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering.
Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Ace Amandla Charter 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ace Amandla Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ace Amandla Charter School's student population of 137 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Ace Amandla Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ace Amandla Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
28%
Black
51%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
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 Ace Amandla Charter School's ranking?
Ace Amandla Charter School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ace Amandla Charter School?
The graduation rate of Ace Amandla Charter School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ace Amandla Charter School?
137 students attend Ace Amandla Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ace Amandla Charter School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ace Amandla Charter School?
Ace Amandla Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ace Amandla Charter School offer ?
Ace Amandla Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ace Amandla Charter School part of?
Ace Amandla Charter School is part of ACE Amandla Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Ace Amandla Charter School located?
Ace Amandla Charter School is located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Chicago Lawn.
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