Little Village Lawndale High School Campus is a public high school located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The campus contains four autonomous small schools with some shared facilities. LVLHS has a unique campus design that reflects its original inception from a hunger strike in 2001.
Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Multicultural Arts 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Multicultural Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Multicultural Arts High School's student population of 251 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue, Green, Red, Purple
School Rankings
Multicultural Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Multicultural Arts High School is 0.27, 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
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
84%
28%
Black
16%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Multicultural Arts High School's ranking?
Multicultural Arts High School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Multicultural Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Multicultural Arts High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Multicultural Arts High School?
251 students attend Multicultural Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Multicultural Arts High School students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Multicultural Arts High School?
Multicultural Arts High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Multicultural Arts High School offer ?
Multicultural Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Multicultural Arts High School part of?
Multicultural Arts High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Multicultural Arts High School located?
Multicultural Arts High School is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.
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