Serving 8,556 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chicago International Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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
8,556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
66%
16%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
52%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago International Charter?
The graduation rate of Chicago International Charter is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago International Charter?
8,556 students attend Chicago International Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chicago International Charter students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago International Charter?
Chicago International Charter has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago International Charter offer ?
Chicago International Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chicago International Charter part of?
Chicago International Charter is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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