Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical

8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
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Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical's student population of 428 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
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Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical 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 Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
27%
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≤5%
30%
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15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
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Black
97%
17%
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White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.06
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80-84%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical's ranking?
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical?
The graduation rate of Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical?
428 students attend Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical offer ?
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical part of?
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical located?
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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