Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Collins Academy Steam High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins Academy Steam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Collins Academy Steam High School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Motto
Live the Purple, Earn the Gold
School Rankings
Collins Academy Steam High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Academy Steam High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Academy Steam High School's ranking?
Collins Academy Steam High School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Collins Academy Steam High School often compared to?
Collins Academy Steam High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clemente Community Academy High School, Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collins Academy Steam High School?
The graduation rate of Collins Academy Steam High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Collins Academy Steam High School?
228 students attend Collins Academy Steam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Collins Academy Steam High School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins Academy Steam High School?
Collins Academy Steam High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Collins Academy Steam High School offer ?
Collins Academy Steam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Collins Academy Steam High School part of?
Collins Academy Steam High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Collins Academy Steam High School located?
Collins Academy Steam High School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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