Dusable High School serves 86 students in grades 10-12.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
45%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dusable High School?
86 students attend Dusable High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dusable High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Dusable High School offer ?
Dusable High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Dusable High School part of?
Dusable High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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