Is Solorio Academy High School a good school?

Solorio Academy High School ranks 373 rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Solorio Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,264 students attended Solorio Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Solorio Academy High School?

Students at Solorio Academy High School are 97% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Solorio Academy High School?

Solorio Academy High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Monarcas Academy Elementary : Sandoval Elementary School Middle : Hernandez Middle School

Solorio Academy High School

Summary:

Solorio Academy High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 1,259 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Solorio Academy High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 207 out of 701 Illinois high schools in 2018-2019 to its current ranking of 373 out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 81.1% to 88.1%, which are generally above 85% but still lower than the state average. Dropout rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 3.1% to 4.5%, which are higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism has increased dramatically, rising from 11.2% in 2019-2020 to 46.8% in 2020-2021, a major concern. The school's test scores in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hancock College Preparatory High School, Solorio Academy High School is performing significantly worse across various metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for female students, African American students, and students with disabilities. Despite increased spending per student, from $12,439 in 2019-2020 to $16,157 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5400 S St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60632-3287

(773) 535-9070

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
373^rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,732

Feeder schools for Solorio Academy High School:

Elementary:	Monarcas Academy
	Sandoval Elementary School
Middle:	Hernandez Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,264

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.8%

African American:

1.2%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Solorio Academy High School ranks worse than 53.5% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 23^rd among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Solorio Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.8%), African American (1.2%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Solorio Academy High School is 15.2. 97 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Solorio Academy High School employs 83 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Solorio Academy High School is $17,732. 112 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Solorio Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Solorio Academy High School 373^rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Solorio Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Solorio Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2013	16.16	555^th	670	17.2%
2014	14.07	573^rd	670	14.5%
2015	57.57	218^th	614	64.5%
2016	45.13	338^th	643	47.4%
2017	51.85	299^th	642	53.4%
2018	53.21	289^th	647	55.3%
2019	63.78	207^th	701	70.5%
2021	42.09	371^st	688	46.1%
2022	36.77	450^th	699	35.6%
2023	37.41	449^th	699	35.8%
2024	42.82	373^rd	697	46.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	40.19	70^th	151	53.6%
2019	41.57	85^th	183	53.6%
2021	32.79	86^th	189	54.5%
2022	42.52	104^th	205	49.3%
2023	28.54	178^th	217	18.0%
2024	54.17	67^th	248	73.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	56.22	101^st	374	73.0%
2019	35.31	261^st	473	44.8%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	39.03	226^th	476	52.5%
2024	44.46	200^th	482	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	78.47	66^th	585	88.7%
2019	85.74	41^st	639	93.6%
2021	64.68	140^th	611	77.1%
2022	54.60	244^th	626	61.0%
2023	58.36	217^th	644	66.3%
2024	65.07	164^th	639	74.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	57.03	246^th	620	60.3%
2019	68.20	181^st	665	72.8%
2021	37.78	379^th	639	40.7%
2022	39.72	396^th	658	39.8%
2023	34.87	430^th	656	34.5%
2024	28.60	456^th	664	31.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.51	279^th	428	34.8%
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	47.73	325^th	619	47.5%
2019	56.38	251^st	675	62.8%
2021	43.64	340^th	653	47.9%
2022	33.09	445^th	664	33.0%
2023	38.82	406^th	668	39.2%
2024	53.92	259^th	668	61.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.30	159^th	281	43.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Solorio Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	67.51	63^rd	291	78.4%
2019	74.63	52^nd	317	83.6%
2021	53.62	101^st	317	68.1%
2022	47.19	159^th	335	52.5%
2023	47.08	149^th	333	55.3%
2024	53.10	120^th	336	64.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Solorio Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	6	15	0	275	0	1	0	297
2012	11	21	0	538	1	1	0	572
2013	15	32	0	783	3	1	0	834
2014	17	41	1	997	6	1	0	1063
2015	15	49	0	1000	7	1	0	1072
2016	9	54	0	1026	7	1	0	1097
2017	9	60	0	1064	5	2	0	1140
2018	9	56	0	1122	4	4	0	1195
2019	9	50	0	1127	7	2	0	1195
2020	9	45	0	1157	6	2	0	1219
2021	11	34	1	1235	5	2	0	1288
2022	11	20	1	1244	7	3	2	1288
2023	12	12	5	1221	5	3	1	1259
2024	12	15	6	1223	6	2	0	1264

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

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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 Solorio Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	297	22.0	13.5	98.3
2012	572	39.0	14.6	97.2
2013	834	49.3	16.8	96.2
2014	1063	69.9	15.1	95.7
2015	1072	70.0	15.3	97
2016	1097	70.0	15.6	95.1
2017	1140	65.1	17.4	94.7
2018	1195	70.7	16.8	94.2
2019	1195	74.5	16.0	93.2
2020	1219	77.5	15.7	92.9
2021	1288	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1288	77.0	16.7	90.9
2023	1259	81.5	15.4	91.4
2024	1264	83.0	15.2	90.7

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 Solorio Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	297	22.0	13.5	98.3
2012	572	39.0	14.6	97.2
2013	834	49.3	16.8	96.2
2014	1063	69.9	15.1	95.7
2015	1072	70.0	15.3	97
2016	1097	70.0	15.6	95.1
2017	1140	65.1	17.4	94.7
2018	1195	70.7	16.8	94.2
2019	1195	74.5	16.0	93.2
2020	1219	77.5	15.7	92.9
2021	1288	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1288	77.0	16.7	90.9
2023	1259	81.5	15.4	91.4
2024	1264	83.0	15.2	90.7

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.

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