Serving 875 students in grades 9-12, Hyde Park 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 ≤5% (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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hyde Park Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hyde Park Academy High School's student population of 875 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hyde Park Academy 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 Hyde Park Academy High School is 0.04, 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
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyde Park Academy High School's ranking?
Hyde Park Academy High School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hyde Park Academy High School often compared to?
Hyde Park Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Hyde Park Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Hyde Park Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hyde Park Academy High School?
875 students attend Hyde Park Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hyde Park Academy High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hyde Park Academy High School?
Hyde Park Academy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hyde Park Academy High School offer ?
Hyde Park Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hyde Park Academy High School part of?
Hyde Park Academy High School is part of Chicago 51爆料s Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hyde Park Academy High School located?
Hyde Park Academy High School is located in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Woodlawn.
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