Austin Polytechnical Academy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 36%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (15-16)
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
26%
Black
(15-16)97%
17%
White
(15-16)n/a
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Polytechnical Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Austin Polytechnical Academy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Austin Polytechnical Academy High School?
114 students attend Austin Polytechnical Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Austin Polytechnical Academy High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Austin Polytechnical Academy High School offer ?
Austin Polytechnical Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Austin Polytechnical Academy High School part of?
Austin Polytechnical Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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