Summary:
The 60609 zip code in Chicago, Illinois is home to 4 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12: Back of The Yards IB High School, Richards Career Academy High School, Tilden Career Community Academy High School, and Air Force Academy High School. These schools serve a community with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84% to 96%.
Among the 4 schools, Air Force Academy High School stands out with the highest statewide school ranking, the best test scores, and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 6.3. Back of The Yards IB High School also performs well, with the second-highest statewide ranking, the highest graduation rate of 89%, and the lowest dropout rate of 2.4%. The other two schools, Richards Career Academy High School and Tilden Career Community Academy High School, have lower test scores and academic performance compared to the top two schools.
Interestingly, all 4 schools in the 60609 zip code have the same reported graduation rate of 89% and dropout rate of 2.4% for the 2024-2025 school year, suggesting a district-wide initiative. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools is a concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. The disparities in test scores and the potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic performance are also noteworthy findings that warrant further analysis.
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