Community Services West 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (15-16)
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
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)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
82%
47%
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
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 59% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Services West High School?
The graduation rate of Community Services West High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Community Services West High School?
87 students attend Community Services West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Community Services West High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Community Services West High School offer ?
Community Services West High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Community Services West High School part of?
Community Services West High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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