D−
Wells Community Academy HS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · (773) 534-7010 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
398
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Wells Community Academy HS
- 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
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
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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936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9114
Grade 10123
Grade 1175
Grade 1286
Enrollment over time
373’20
371’21
353’22
380’23
398’24
Up 6.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 49%Black 38%White 10%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.