Serving 405 students in grades 6-12, Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus's student population of 405 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus 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 Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus is 0.06, 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
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
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 Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus's ranking?
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus?
The graduation rate of Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus?
405 students attend Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus offer ?
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus part of?
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus located?
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus is located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Douglas.
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