Douglass Academy High School
Public
High Grades 9–12
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
543 N Waller Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 · (773) 534-6176
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Academic performance
Math proficiency24.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
29Students enrolled
2:1Student–teacher ratio
93%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 95
Grade 107
Grade 118
Grade 129
Students
Black · 97%28
Hispanic · 3%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
49’20
43’21
34’22
37’23
29’24
Location
543 N Waller Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.