Collins Academy High School

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Collins Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1313 S Sacramento Dr,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.8
250 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andre C Cowling
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.01
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.01
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
40.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
470
Average ACT
16
Math
17
English
17
Reading
15
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
1.9%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
98%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University 137 Students
Illinois State University 90 Students
Western Illinois University 90 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 66 Students
Eastern Illinois University 58 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 57 Students
DePaul University 56 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College 51 Students
Northwestern University 50 Students
Bradley University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Small Business Management 23 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 13 Students
Entrepreneurship 13 Students
Early Childhood Education 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 77 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/7/2018
The Collins Academy High School is a great experience for all students. They have great student led clubs and many after school activities. The staff are very involved in and out of school. I feel from my experience from Collins Academy is a good one and the students are very engaged, the administration team is on point. Everything about Collins Academy High School is top notch.
4.0 Niche User
5/17/2018
I really enjoyed the time spent at Collins I had a lot of encouragement from the teachers. They really invested a lot of time in me and its showing now years later.
4.0 Senior
4/18/2018
I like Collins it's a lot of challenges they want us to do but still they help me overcome those challenges

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Collins Academy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 250 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Collins Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C. The average GPA is 3.01, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 16. The average home value in this area is $307,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manley Career Academy High School, Farragut Career Academy High School, Crane Medical Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Collins Academy High School.

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