Serving 508 students in grades 9-12, Rickover Naval 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rickover Naval Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rickover Naval Academy High School's student population of 508 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Change Happens Here
School Rankings
Rickover Naval Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rickover Naval Academy High School is 0.34, 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
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
80%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
59%
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 Rickover Naval Academy High School's ranking?
Rickover Naval Academy High School is ranked #2447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rickover Naval Academy High School often compared to?
Rickover Naval Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rickover Naval Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Rickover Naval Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rickover Naval Academy High School?
508 students attend Rickover Naval Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rickover Naval Academy High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rickover Naval Academy High School?
Rickover Naval Academy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rickover Naval Academy High School offer ?
Rickover Naval Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rickover Naval Academy High School part of?
Rickover Naval Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rickover Naval Academy High School located?
Rickover Naval Academy High School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Portage Park.
School Reviews
2 6/8/2010
Poor judgment & professionalism school do not take in consideration the student good behavior in the past before making decision in suspending a student especially when this student is in finals
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