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
11:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.1
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.1
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
450
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
143:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Black
95.4%
Hispanic
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

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 57 Students
Illinois State University 43 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 35 Students
DePaul University 34 Students
Eastern Illinois University 30 Students
Western Illinois University 28 Students
Bradley University 27 Students
Loyola University Chicago 24 Students
Roosevelt University 23 Students
Chicago State University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 36 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Biology 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 9 Students
Cosmetology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Counseling Psychology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 44 Reviews
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 Senior
9/19/2020
Christian Fenger Academy High School is an amzing learning enviornment. Im currently a senior and they have helped me gain important and useful kowledge. Fenger is also on top with getting their students into college. I honestly can't complain about anything. Im just excited for them to help send me and my classmates off to our colleges.
5.0 Senior
11/17/2017
I have been in christian fenger academy high school for 4 years now and im a senior this is my last year.
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. The school has a total enrollment of 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. 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- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.1, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $190,371. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Julian High School, Morgan Park 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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