Ogden International School of Chicago is a public K-12 school in Chicago, Illinois founded in 1857. It is a part of Chicago Public Schools. It maintains three campuses: East Campus with elementary grades, Jenner Campus with middle school and preschool grades, and West Campus with high school grades.
Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Ogden Int High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ogden Int High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ogden Int High School's student population of 519 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
A neighborhood school with a worldly spirit
School Rankings
Ogden Int 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 Ogden Int High School is 0.63, 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
#2020 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
12%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
29%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ogden Int High School's ranking?
Ogden Int High School is ranked #2020 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ogden Int High School often compared to?
Ogden Int High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ogden Int High School?
The graduation rate of Ogden Int High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ogden Int High School?
519 students attend Ogden Int High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ogden Int High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ogden Int High School?
Ogden Int High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ogden Int High School offer ?
Ogden Int High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ogden Int High School part of?
Ogden Int High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Ogden Int High School located?
Ogden Int High School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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