D−
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
PublicHighGrades 9–12
555 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615 · (773) 535-1825 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
538
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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555 E 51st St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9138
Grade 10125
Grade 11136
Grade 12139
Enrollment over time
616’20
572’21
553’22
535’23
538’24
Down 12.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 96%Hispanic 3%Two or more races <1%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.