Simeon Career Academy High School vs. Rich Township High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,138 students in grades 9-12, Simeon Career 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 2,396 students in grades 9-12, Rich Township 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 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,138 students
2,396 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
181 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3529 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3336 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
8%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
294
584
Grade 10 Students
266
571
Grade 11 Students
281
614
Grade 12 Students
297
627
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
98%
84%
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
