Englewood STEM High School

Summary:

Englewood STEM High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 877 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.

Englewood STEM High School faces significant challenges, with very low academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, and 2.3% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, far below the district and state averages. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, reaching only 62.1% in 2023-2024, and high dropout rates, at 11.1% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 87.1% in 2023-2024, indicating a significant challenge in student engagement and attendance.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Noble St Charter-Comer College Prep, Simeon Career Academy High School, and Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School generally perform better than Englewood STEM High School on academic metrics, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the challenges faced by Englewood STEM High School are not necessarily shared by all schools in the same district. Additionally, the school's high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, at 92.47% in 2022-2023, and its relatively high per-student spending of $18,742 in the same year, indicate that the school may be facing unique challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621-2535

(773) 535-9750

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
653^rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,650

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 764

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.0%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Englewood STEM High School ranks worse than 93.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 105^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 11.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Englewood STEM 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: African American (84%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Englewood STEM High School is 16.8. 124 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Englewood STEM High School employs 45.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Englewood STEM High School is $22,650, which is the 72^nd highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Englewood STEM High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Englewood STEM High School 653^rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Englewood STEM 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 Englewood STEM High School

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Rank History for all students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.40	653^rd	697	6.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.56	158^th	248	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.23	327^th	482	32.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.58	581^st	639	9.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.14	52^nd	125	58.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.17	614^th	664	7.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.57	242^nd	429	43.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.55	625^th	668	6.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.00	240^th	299	19.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Englewood STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.82	312^th	336	7.1%

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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 Englewood STEM High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	3	383	0	22	0	1	409
2021	0	653	0	49	0	3	705
2022	3	950	1	98	0	9	1061
2023	1	788	1	83	0	4	877
2024	2	642	0	115	1	4	764

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 Englewood STEM High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	409	28.0	14.6	98.8
2021	705	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1061	64.5	16.4	90
2023	877	60.5	14.4	92.5
2024	764	45.2	16.8	89.5

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 Englewood STEM High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	409	28.0	14.6	98.8
2021	705	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1061	64.5	16.4	90
2023	877	60.5	14.4	92.5
2024	764	45.2	16.8	89.5

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

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2024	91.7%	95.3%	95.3%	95.3%	89.9%	94.8%	92.6%	81.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Englewood STEM High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$728 (5.1%)	$13,512 (94.9%)	$14,240
2021	$2,171 (14.7%)	$12,642 (85.3%)	$14,813
2022	$2,171 (14.7%)	$12,642 (85.3%)	$14,813
2023	$2,873 (15.3%)	$15,869 (84.7%)	$18,742
2024	$3,418 (15.1%)	$19,232 (84.9%)	$22,650

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Schools Near Englewood STEM High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (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	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics 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
Englewood STEM High School	Public	9-12	6835 S Normal Blvd	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9750	764	45	16.8	89.5%	2 (0.3%)	642 (84.0%)	115 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	11.4	653^rd of 697 public high schools	6.3%					(n/a)										1.1	2.3	91.7	95.3	95.3	95.3	89.9	94.8	92.6	81.0	$22,650	$3,418	$19,232
Noble St Charter-Johnson Colg Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	6350 S Stewart Ave	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 348-1888	477	32	14.9	90.8%	2 (0.4%)	453 (95.0%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11.9	642^nd of 697 public high schools	7.9%		9.6	649^th of 699 public high schools	7.2%	7										1.1	3.3									$25,532	$2,612	$22,920
Excel Academy - Englewood High School	Public	9-12	7141 S Morgan St	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 675-6654	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												85.0	89.2	89.2	89.2	84.2	86.7	86.7	55.8
Urban Prep Charter Academy Englewood High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6201 S Stewart Ave	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9724	99	7	14.1	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	96 (97.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	647^th of 697 public high schools	7.2%		13.8	605^th of 699 public high schools	13.4%	42										0.0	4.2									$32,106	$751	$31,355
YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr	Chicago	60637	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 363-3837	136	1	136.0	91.2%	0 (0.0%)	133 (97.8%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.3	672^nd of 697 public high schools	3.6%		7.3	692^nd of 699 public high schools	1.0%	20										0.0	1.5									$26,195	$2,541	$23,654
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7836 S Union Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 224-2273	85	4	21.2	92.9%	0 (0.0%)	80 (94.1%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	38										0.0	0.0									$28,531	$1,610	$26,921
Noble St Charter-Comer College Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	7131 S South Chicago Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 729-3969	1,024	68	15.1	86.0%	1 (0.1%)	993 (97.0%)	18 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	14.7	605^th of 697 public high schools	13.2%		10.7	633^rd of 699 public high schools	9.4%	28	25.1	34.0	34.0	46.1	39.4	12.8	14.0	9.6	11.8	3.2	5.5									$22,418	$240	$22,179
Simeon Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	8147 S Vincennes Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3200	1,138	82	13.8	90.8%	1 (0.1%)	1,116 (98.1%)	12 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	16.8	580^th of 697 public high schools	16.8%		9.3	655^th of 699 public high schools	6.3%	75	28.4									6.7	4.2	97.1	98.5	98.5	98.5	91.2	97.8	97.9	72.3	$20,618	$3,617	$17,001
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School	Public	7-12	6130 S Wolcott Ave	Chicago	60636	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9300	1,360	85	16.0	59.3%	31 (2.3%)	922 (67.8%)	382 (28.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.2%)	95.2	44^th of 697 public high schools	93.7%		78.9	120^th of 699 public high schools	82.8%	76	49.0		62.1	32.8	47.1		37.5	27.1	32.2	41.6	63.2	93.7	97.5	97.5	97.5	92.1	96.9	96.9	76.2	$16,534	$2,295	$14,239
Hirsch Metropolitan High School	Public	9-12	7740 S Ingleside Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3100	173	19	9.3	86.7%	0 (0.0%)	163 (94.2%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.6	630^th of 697 public high schools	9.6%		7.9	682^nd of 699 public high schools	2.4%	52										2.6	2.6	91.6	93.5	93.5	93.5	94.4	92.5	91.6	83.2	$40,717	$6,244	$34,473

Frequently Asked Questions about Englewood STEM High School

How many students attend Englewood STEM High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 764 students attended Englewood STEM High School.

Is Englewood STEM High School a good school?

Englewood STEM High School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Illinois high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Englewood STEM High School?

Students at Englewood STEM High School are 84% African American, 15% Hispanic.

What district is Englewood STEM High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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