School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (04-05)
902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Asian
(04-05)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(04-05)n/a
18%
Black
(04-05)100%
20%
White
(04-05)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
92%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Douglass Junior High Academy?
902 students attend Douglass Junior High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Douglass Junior High Academy students are Black.
What school district is Douglass Junior High Academy part of?
Douglass Junior High Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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