Fenger Academy High School

Fenger Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11220 S Wallace St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
2.5
367 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mescha Lammy
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.08
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.08
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
450
Verbal
460
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
20
Reading
21
Science
18
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
7%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
143:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Black
92%
Hispanic
6.5%

Specialty School Programs

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 55 Students
Illinois State University 42 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 31 Students
DePaul University 29 Students
Eastern Illinois University 29 Students
Bradley University 27 Students
Western Illinois University 26 Students
Chicago State University 26 Students
Roosevelt University 24 Students
Jackson State University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 38 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Biology 9 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Cosmetology 7 Students
Counseling Psychology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 43 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/20/2024
I think that this school is very interesting, while it has its lemons it definitely is a place where many memories are created.
4.0 Senior
11/7/2022
Fenger was a very learning school , The work was average Challenging but not to challenging. The teachers was at your side anytime you needed them they was very helpful . When you attended Fenger it was a very Judge free zone when you came through the doors .
5.0 Alum
3/12/2020
What I liked most about my old high school was how the teachers always found a way to help the students out and bonded and made sure they could get all students on track to graduate on time. Even for a student like me I had lost my mother 2 months into my junior year and everything went downnnn hill I was ready to give up but the staff and the friends I made wouldn't let me. They showed me I wasn't alone
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 5 Reviews
4.0 other
4/16/2011
Fenger High School has been a turnaround school for two years and it is making great progress. Since the start of turnaround, Its attendance has increased by 10%, it's ACT average increased by nearly one point (far beyond the district average), they won an award for one of the highest increases in f...
student
4/28/2010
well i think fenger is a good if you get to know peopie better also its not so much of the school its some of the student in there please think fenger is the worth school in chiacgo, fenger just need more a change ' an yes fenger please support our school' my name Telicia Freeman
1.0 student
10/13/2009
1.0 parent
12/5/2007

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Fenger 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 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Fenger Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C-. The average GPA is 3.08, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $189,163. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Chicago Excel Academy High School, Julian High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fenger Academy High School.

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