Overview
Southside Occupational Acad HS is a public high serving grades 11–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 321 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
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span11–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60636
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993005305
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment321
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino28.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian64.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %90%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)