Juarez Community Academy High School

Juarez Community Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1450 W Cermak Rd,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
3.5
1,754 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Juan Carlos Ocón
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
4%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
3.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
284:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
94.2%
Black
2.8%
White
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 374 Students
DePaul University 277 Students
Loyola University Chicago 215 Students
Northern Illinois University 157 Students
Saint Xavier University 138 Students
Roosevelt University 137 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College 131 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 125 Students
Illinois State University 125 Students
Northwestern University 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Criminology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Architecture 29 Students
Education 27 Students
Accounting 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 482 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/23/2024
Juarez was the average Public school experience. I was in IB, so my classes always had us do something compared to what I would hear from my friends in General ed. I enjoyed the teachers there as I felt understood and heard. We received a Scholarship with hope Chicago so that was one of the best opportunities I have ever recieved.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
It was an okay experience, but if you're not part of the majority community then it will feel a little isolating. Like any other high school it's not too hard to find your group.
4.0 Senior
1/6/2021
I like that everyone including students and faculty are very inclusive and welcoming.It is very much like a family.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/17/2023
Where do I start, the hope scholarship that was offered is given to pull the wool over the parents eyes and make them keep their kids at this school knowing that they are all underachievers and will not make it in college as the school is not preparing them to do so. They literally are learning NOTH...
5.0 teacher
12/20/2014
Congratulations to the culinary students and their teachers! They prepared a wonderful array of food for the staff on December 19. The food was varied and delicious, and served in such an attractive and fine manner. Great job!
3.0 other
11/22/2014
I'm a substitute teacher and i'm writing this for other subs who are using this site to find schools to work at. The teachers and administration at this school are great and very helpful. Overall the students at this school are pretty respectful, however if you're black like me you need to have thic...
5.0 student
12/30/2013
I love this school. The teachers are nice, you have the chance to make up work, The counselors are nice, And they offer career academies. The only bad thing is that the nurse is either never there or doesn't do anything. My friend had a really bad headache once and the nurse told her she couldn't do...

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Juarez Community 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,754 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 4% are proficient in reading. Juarez Community Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $500,891. Discover additional schools in the area, like Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Chicago Tech Academy, Crane Medical Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Juarez Community Academy High School.

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