Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Collins 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Collins Academy High School's student population of 229 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Collins Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Academy High School is 0.08, 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
#2833 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
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 Collins Academy High School's ranking?
Collins Academy High School is ranked #2833 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Collins Academy High School often compared to?
Collins Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clemente Community Academy High School, Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collins Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Collins Academy High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Collins Academy High School?
229 students attend Collins Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Collins Academy High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins Academy High School?
Collins Academy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Collins Academy High School offer ?
Collins Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Collins Academy High School part of?
Collins Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Collins Academy High School located?
Collins Academy High School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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