Serving 7,842 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Uno Academy Charter Schools 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 25% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
7,842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤5%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
61%
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uno Academy Charter Schools?
The graduation rate of Uno Academy Charter Schools is 5%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Uno Academy Charter Schools?
7,842 students attend Uno Academy Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Uno Academy Charter Schools students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Uno Academy Charter Schools offer ?
Uno Academy Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Uno Academy Charter Schools part of?
Uno Academy Charter Schools is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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