IllinoisSchoolsCollins Academy High School

Collins Academy High School

PublicRegularGrades 912
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students228
Student:Teacher8.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
228
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
97%+44pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Collins Academy High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 228 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60623
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993005942

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment228
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino5.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian92.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
92.3%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)