Simeon Career Academy High School

Public 9-12

 8147 S Vincennes Ave
       Chicago, IL  60620-1761


(773) 535-3200

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
655th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,197 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,205

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.4%
Hispanic:
0.8%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Compare Details Simeon Career Academy High School ranks worse than 93.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 103rd among 142 ranked high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Simeon Career Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.4%), Hispanic (0.8%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simeon Career Academy High School is 13.7, which is the 62nd best among 142 high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simeon Career Academy High School is $18,197. 94 high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Simeon Career Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Simeon Career Academy High School 655th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Simeon Career Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simeon Career Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.76 548th 586 6.5%
2004 4.51 543rd 592 8.3%
2005 2.02 558th 590 5.4%
2006 6.77 541st 596 9.2%
2007 7.06 551st 612 10.0%
2008 6.11 562nd 624 9.9%
2009 7.27 566th 632 10.4%
2010 3.35 603rd 643 6.2%
2011 4.80 604th 655 7.8%
2012 8.30 593rd 665 10.8%
2013 7.09 604th 670 9.9%
2014 7.67 601st 670 10.3%
2015 16.76 536th 614 12.7%
2016 12.93 592nd 643 7.9%
2017 8.50 591st 642 7.9%
2018 7.02 616th 647 4.8%
2019 7.98 649th 701 7.4%
2021 10.03 644th 688 6.4%
2022 7.90 673rd 699 3.7%
2023 9.25 655th 699 6.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 37.12 231st 453 49.0%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.74 549th 585 6.2%
2019 12.61 588th 639 8.0%
2021 15.33 553rd 611 9.5%
2022 12.08 600th 626 4.2%
2023 12.99 598th 644 7.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.94 41st 98 58.2%
2023 41.98 49th 104 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.48 588th 620 5.2%
2019 8.31 617th 665 7.2%
2021 10.38 595th 639 6.9%
2022 7.56 636th 658 3.3%
2023 8.71 628th 656 4.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.65 358th 428 16.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.82 594th 619 4.0%
2019 8.36 634th 675 6.1%
2021 9.52 622nd 653 4.7%
2022 8.97 636th 664 4.2%
2023 10.28 627th 668 6.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Simeon Career Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.76 208th 253 17.8%
2019 23.96 239th 299 20.1%
2021 27.24 210th 281 25.3%
2022 22.35 265th 294 9.9%
2023 24.64 241st 301 19.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Simeon Career Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 1678 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1678
1990 n/a 1648 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1648
1991 0 1735 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1736
1992 0 1611 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1612
1993 0 1575 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1576
1994 1 1504 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1505
1995 0 1647 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1649
1996 0 1647 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1649
1997 0 1596 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1597
1998 0 1498 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1499
1999 0 1355 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1357
2000 0 1379 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1379
2001 0 1398 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1400
2002 0 1557 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1559
2003 0 1557 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1559
2004 0 1539 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1542
2005 1 1568 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1572
2006 0 1632 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1638
2007 0 1563 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1570
2008 1 1534 0 9 5 n/a n/a 17 1566
2009 3 1656 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1666
2010 1 1571 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1578
2011 0 1578 0 6 0 0 4 0 1588
2012 0 1508 0 5 0 0 5 0 1518
2013 0 1490 0 6 0 0 9 0 1505
2014 0 1433 0 8 0 0 13 0 1454
2015 1 1373 0 10 1 0 16 0 1401
2016 2 1338 0 9 1 1 14 0 1365
2017 1 1298 0 13 1 0 6 0 1319
2018 1 1319 0 12 1 0 2 0 1335
2019 0 1321 0 13 0 1 4 0 1339
2020 0 1314 0 15 0 0 7 0 1336
2021 0 1337 0 11 1 0 6 0 1355
2022 0 1273 1 13 1 0 8 0 1296
2023 0 1186 0 10 1 0 8 0 1205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simeon Career Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1678 100.4 16.7 n/a
1990 1648 95.4 17.2 n/a
1991 1736 99.0 17.5 n/a
1992 1612 96.8 16.6 n/a
1993 1576 89.8 17.6 n/a
1994 1505 77.4 19.4 n/a
1995 1649 88.2 18.7 n/a
1996 1649 88.2 18.7 n/a
1997 1597 88.2 18.1 n/a
1998 1499 76.6 19.6 n/a
1999 1357 84.0 16.2 n/a
2000 1379 84.6 16.3 n/a
2001 1400 89.6 15.6 n/a
2002 1559 78.0 20.0 95.6
2003 1559 78.0 20.0 95.6
2004 1542 81.7 18.9 78.5
2005 1572 103.9 15.1 77.7
2006 1638 110.0 14.9 87.9
2007 1570 72.0 21.8 71
2008 1566 79.0 19.8 81.5
2009 1666 95.0 17.5 76.7
2010 1578 90.0 17.5 82.6
2011 1588 82.0 19.3 80
2012 1518 85.0 17.8 92
2013 1505 88.9 16.9 89.5
2014 1454 84.0 17.3 92.6
2015 1401 76.0 18.4 93.1
2016 1365 74.0 18.4 90.1
2017 1319 66.5 19.8 91.7
2018 1335 66.0 20.1 90.8
2019 1339 74.0 18.0 88.6
2020 1336 75.0 17.8 90.7
2021 1355 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1296 86.5 14.9 84.3
2023 1205 87.5 13.7 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simeon Career Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1678 100.4 16.7 n/a
1990 1648 95.4 17.2 n/a
1991 1736 99.0 17.5 n/a
1992 1612 96.8 16.6 n/a
1993 1576 89.8 17.6 n/a
1994 1505 77.4 19.4 n/a
1995 1649 88.2 18.7 n/a
1996 1649 88.2 18.7 n/a
1997 1597 88.2 18.1 n/a
1998 1499 76.6 19.6 n/a
1999 1357 84.0 16.2 n/a
2000 1379 84.6 16.3 n/a
2001 1400 89.6 15.6 n/a
2002 1559 78.0 20.0 95.6
2003 1559 78.0 20.0 95.6
2004 1542 81.7 18.9 78.5
2005 1572 103.9 15.1 77.7
2006 1638 110.0 14.9 87.9
2007 1570 72.0 21.8 71
2008 1566 79.0 19.8 81.5
2009 1666 95.0 17.5 76.7
2010 1578 90.0 17.5 82.6
2011 1588 82.0 19.3 80
2012 1518 85.0 17.8 92
2013 1505 88.9 16.9 89.5
2014 1454 84.0 17.3 92.6
2015 1401 76.0 18.4 93.1
2016 1365 74.0 18.4 90.1
2017 1319 66.5 19.8 91.7
2018 1335 66.0 20.1 90.8
2019 1339 74.0 18.0 88.6
2020 1336 75.0 17.8 90.7
2021 1355 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1296 86.5 14.9 84.3
2023 1205 87.5 13.7 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Simeon Career Academy High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.3%97.8%97.5%97.5%97.7%92.8%94.7%
201698.5%98.2%97.7%97.7%98.3%94.0%22.0%
201798.3%98.4%98.0%98.0%98.5%90.0%97.0%17.8%
201898.7%99.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%94.4%98.0%12.1%
201998.4%99.0%98.7%98.7%99.0%96.4%98.1%40.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Simeon Career Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $891 (8.1%) $10,158 (91.9%) $11,049
2020 $913 (7.4%) $11,349 (92.6%) $12,262
2021 $1,994 (16.1%) $10,376 (83.9%) $12,370
2022 $1,994 (16.1%) $10,376 (83.9%) $12,370
2023 $3,518 (19.3%) $14,679 (80.7%) $18,197

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simeon Career Academy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 649th of 701 High schoolsRanks 655th of 699 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Simeon Career Academy High School)2.61.1
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Simeon Career Academy High School)4.21.8
 2.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Simeon Career Academy High School)0.59.8
 9.3%
   End of Course Science (City of Chicago School District 299)19.931.1
 11.2%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13391205
 10%
African American13211186
 10.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1310
 23.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White00
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%87.3%
 1.3%


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Students at Simeon Career Academy High School are 98% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,205 students attended Simeon Career Academy High School.


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