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Douglass Academy High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
543 N Waller Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 · (773) 534-6176 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
29
Students per teacher
2:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Douglass Academy High School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 2:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 40.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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543 N Waller Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 95
Grade 107
Grade 118
Grade 129
Enrollment over time
49’20
43’21
34’22
37’23
29’24
Down 40.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 97%Hispanic 3%
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.