IJLA Charter High School

Summary:

IJLA Charter High School is a small public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 96 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois high schools and receiving 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance.

IJLA Charter High School's academic struggles are evident in its extremely low proficiency rates, with only 0-15.4% of students scoring proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts in recent years. This is significantly lower than the averages for the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois. The school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 19.3% to 32.7%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 93.5% in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, the four-year graduation rate at IJLA Charter High School has been consistently low, ranging from 27.8% to 61.7%, well below state and district averages.

When comparing IJLA Charter High School to nearby schools within the same district, such as North Lawndale Prep Charter - Christ and Juarez Community Academy High School, it becomes evident that IJLA is performing significantly worse academically. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Despite being a charter school, IJLA Charter High School has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance or other key metrics over the past several years, indicating a need for substantial intervention and support.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 890-8060

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
641^st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,385

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.0%

African American:

4.5%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details IJLA Charter High School ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 96^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at IJLA Charter 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 (91%), African American (4.5%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at IJLA Charter High School is $25,385, which is the 46^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

IJLA Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks IJLA Charter High School 641^st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See IJLA Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

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 IJLA Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2017	11.42	574^th	642	10.6%
2018	6.19	630^th	647	2.6%
2019	7.22	672^nd	701	4.1%
2022	23.54	538^th	699	23.0%
2023	10.04	642^nd	699	8.2%
2024	12.01	641^st	697	8.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.29	130^th	183	29.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	10.22	566^th	585	3.2%
2019	11.92	596^th	639	6.7%
2022	42.78	356^th	626	43.1%
2023	13.37	588^th	644	8.7%
2024	12.16	609^th	639	4.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.09	45^th	91	50.5%

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Rank History for Female students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	5.41	612^th	620	1.3%
2019	6.49	644^th	665	3.2%
2022	33.28	442^nd	658	32.8%
2023	10.17	599^th	656	8.7%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Male students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.55	587^th	619	5.2%
2019	9.14	622^nd	675	7.9%
2022	15.20	575^th	664	13.4%
2023	10.39	611^th	668	8.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at IJLA Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	8.85	288^th	291	1.0%
2019	10.00	308^th	317	2.8%
2022	26.45	252^nd	335	24.8%
2023	13.45	312^th	333	6.3%
2024	14.99	311^th	336	7.4%

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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 IJLA Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	3	3	0	151	2	1	160
2014	4	6	1	217	2	5	235
2015	8	3	0	213	2	3	229
2016	4	2	0	166	0	4	176
2017	1	1	0	127	1	0	130
2018	0	1	0	85	0	0	86
2019	1	0	0	87	1	0	89
2020	0	0	0	97	0	0	97
2021	0	2	0	95	0	0	97
2022	1	2	0	117	1	0	121
2023	1	1	0	93	1	0	96
2024	2	3	0	61	1	0	67

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 IJLA Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	160	1.2	131.1	93.1
2014	235	1.0	235.0	95.3
2015	229	13.0	17.6	96.5
2016	176	1.0	176.0	92
2017	130	2.0	65.0	96.2
2018	86	n/a	n/a	96.5
2019	89	7.0	12.7	96.6
2020	97	9.2	10.4	94.8
2021	97	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	121	n/a	n/a	97.5
2023	96	0.0	n/a	90.6
2024	67	0.0	n/a	71.6

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 IJLA Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	160	1.2	131.1	93.1
2014	235	1.0	235.0	95.3
2015	229	13.0	17.6	96.5
2016	176	1.0	176.0	92
2017	130	2.0	65.0	96.2
2018	86	n/a	n/a	96.5
2019	89	7.0	12.7	96.6
2020	97	9.2	10.4	94.8
2021	97	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	121	n/a	n/a	97.5
2023	96	0.0	n/a	90.6
2024	67	0.0	n/a	71.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for IJLA Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$301 (5.2%)	$5,464 (94.8%)	$5,764
2020	$1,596 (9.5%)	$15,268 (90.5%)	$16,864
2021	$708 (4.3%)	$15,836 (95.7%)	$16,544
2022	$708 (4.3%)	$15,836 (95.7%)	$16,544
2023	$435 (1.8%)	$23,080 (98.2%)	$23,514
2024	$567 (2.2%)	$24,818 (97.8%)	$25,385

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on IJLA Charter 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 672^nd of 701 High schools	Ranks 642^nd of 699 High schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (IJLA Charter High School)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (IJLA Charter High School)	2.4	0	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	96	7.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	87	93	6.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.6%	90.6%	6%

Schools Near IJLA Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
IJLA Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2570 S Blue Island	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 890-8060	67	0		71.6%	2 (3.0%)	3 (4.5%)	61 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12	641^st of 697 public high schools	8.0%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	1		0.0	4.8									$25,385	$567	$24,818
IHSCA Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 S Western Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 890-8020	551	0		98.7%	6 (1.1%)	17 (3.1%)	526 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	607^th of 697 public high schools	12.9%		13.5	607^th of 699 public high schools	13.2%		20.3	2.2	6.5									$20,400	$247	$20,152
Cook County Juvenile Det -York Alt High School	Public	9-12	2700 S California Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7021	0	45	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				90.6	95.3	95.3	95.3	89.8	92.1	93.7	69.3
Spry Community Links High School	Public	9-12	2400 S Marshall Blvd	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1997	60	19	3.2	90.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		12.1	617^th of 699 public high schools	11.7%	63		0.0	0.0	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	94.9	98.3	98.3	93.2	$60,752	$13,816	$46,935
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2001 S California Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 648-2130	162	9	18.0	92.6%	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.3%)	152 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		7.3	692^nd of 699 public high schools	1.0%	12		0.0	0.0									$24,379	$2,154	$22,226
Juarez Community Academy High School	Public	9-12	1450 W Cermak Rd	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7030	1,587	115	13.8	88.3%	21 (1.3%)	33 (2.1%)	1,507 (95.0%)	14 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	17.3	579^th of 697 public high schools	16.9%		11.8	621^st of 699 public high schools	11.2%	42	11.8	3.9	8.5	94.6	97.9	97.8	97.8	91.0	96.6	96.3	92.8	$17,321	$3,245	$14,076
Farragut Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2345 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1300	569	45	12.6	93.5%	4 (0.7%)	75 (13.2%)	487 (85.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.5	616^th of 697 public high schools	11.6%		12.2	616^th of 699 public high schools	11.9%		17.1	2.6	4.3	92.5	93.7	93.7	93.7	89.3	93.9	92.3	84.7	$24,990	$3,975	$21,015
Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	1231 S Damen Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 768-4858	940	56	16.7	82.8%	15 (1.6%)	396 (42.1%)	478 (50.9%)	45 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	28.5	484^th of 697 public high schools	30.6%		25.3	528^th of 699 public high schools	24.5%	44	19.0	10.2	14.6									$20,551	$2,714	$17,837
Cook County Juvenile-Jefferson Alt High School	Public	6-12	1100 S Hamilton Ave	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(312) 433-7110	0	47	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				96.9	97.7	97.7	97.7	98.5	96.9	96.9	94.6
Simpson Academy High School for Young Women	Public	6-12	1321 S Paulina St	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7812	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.8	100.0	100.0	87.5

Frequently Asked Questions about IJLA Charter High School

What district is IJLA Charter High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

How many students attend IJLA Charter High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended IJLA Charter High School.

What is the racial makeup of IJLA Charter High School?

Students at IJLA Charter High School are 91% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White, 1% American Indian.

Is IJLA Charter High School a good school?

IJLA Charter High School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Illinois high schools.

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