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Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students538
Student:Teacher17.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
538
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 538 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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% 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
ZIP60615
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993006400

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment538
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian96.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
96.9%
Two+
0.3%
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 %83%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)