School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (04-05)
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Asian
(04-05)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(04-05)n/a
18%
Black
(04-05)100%
20%
White
(04-05)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
64%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
34%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Shore Community Academy High School?
130 students attend South Shore Community Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of South Shore Community Academy High School students are Black.
What school district is South Shore Community Academy High School part of?
South Shore Community Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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