Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Banner West Academy High 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
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 32% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banner West Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Banner West Academy High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Banner West Academy High School?
65 students attend Banner West Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Banner West Academy High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Banner West Academy High School offer ?
Banner West Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Banner West Academy High School part of?
Banner West Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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