Alcott Humanities High School

2957 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago IL, 60618 | Chicago Public School District 299 | 773-534-5970
  • grades 9-12
  • students 311
  • type High
PROFICIENCY 20% 41% lower than state average
School Rankings
  • Ranked #0 of 915 in Chicago
  • Ranked #0 of 5537 in Illinois
Proficiency Averages
22%Chicago
33%Illinois

Alcott Humanities High School is a school servicing grades 9 to 12 and is located in the district of "Chicago Public School District 299" in Chicago, IL. There are a total of 311 students and 56 teachers at Alcott Humanities High School, for a student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1.

Alcott Humanities High School has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 19.5%, which is 41% lower than the Illinois average.

Alcott Humanities High School location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students311
Teachers56
Student/Teacher ratio6:1

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment59
Taking some courses59
Taking some courses (not tests)0
Passing some courses<=2
Passing no courses51

Advanced placement (AP) is a program that offers high school students the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first year university courses. If the students were successful in the AP programs, they could potentially receive advanced placement, credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At Alcott Humanities High School, there are a total of 59 students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with 59 taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All22%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School20-24%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All17%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School15-19%

The proficiency in math and languages tables represent the percentage of students that scored at or above the proficiency level on their standardized state assessment tests. Although these tests are standardized within each state, the tests may vary from state to state. Comparing the results of one state to another may not always be an accurate or fair comparison.

Alcott Humanities High School race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictIllinoisNational
White 11.9% 9.6% 49.5% 51.1%
Black 29.7% 38.7% 17.4% 15.9%
Asian 1.4% 3.6% 4.6% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 52.8% 46.2% 24.9% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 1.4% 0.4% 0.4% 1.2%
Hawaiian 1.4% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Multiracial 1.4% 1.3% 3.0% 3.1%

Chicago demographics profile

StatisticChicagoIllinoisNational
Population2,699,34712,671,821328,239,523
Population density (sq mi)11,85322891
Median age34.837.437.7
Male/Female ratio0.9:11.0:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)42%55%55%
Speak English64%77%79%
Speak Spanish24%13%13%

Education level achieved in Chicago

IndexChicagoIllinoisNational
Completed 8th grade82.2%86.2%84.3%
Completed high school80.3%84.7%83.0%
Completed some college60.1%61.8%59.4%
Completed associate degree42.2%40.7%38.5%
Completed bachelors36.5%32.9%30.3%
Completed masters14.8%12.7%11.5%
Completed professional degree4.5%3.4%3.3%
Completed doctorate1.5%1.2%1.3%
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Alcott College Prep
Academics9/10
Teachers9/10
Administration9/10
Sports9/10
Facilities9/10
Alcott is a small but is a good school. The teachers push you to do your best in everything and help you reach your goals.
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Source: The Alcott Humanities High School data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.