Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts is a public four-year arts high school located in the Washington Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school opened in 1972.
Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts's student population of 535 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts 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 Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts's ranking?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts often compared to?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Artsis often viewed alongside schools like King College Prep High School, Bronzeville Scholastic High School, Kenwood Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts?
The graduation rate of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts?
535 students attend Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts offer ?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts part of?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts located?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Washington Park.
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