ITW David Speer Academy is a public four-year charter high school in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after David B. Speer, the former chairman of Illinois Tool Works. The school opened in 2014.
Serving 1,135 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy's student population of 1,135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy 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 Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy is 0.20, 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
#2644 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
89%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
2%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy is ranked #2644 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy often compared to?
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy?
1,135 students attend Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy?
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy offer ?
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy part of?
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy located?
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy is located in the Hanson Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Hanson Park.
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