Chicago Virtual 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
673 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)7%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)20%
26%
Black
(19-20)58%
17%
White
(19-20)12%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Virtual Charter School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Virtual Charter School?
673 students attend Chicago Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chicago Virtual Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chicago Virtual Charter School offer ?
Chicago Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chicago Virtual Charter School part of?
Chicago Virtual Charter School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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