Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac

8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
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Bottom 50%
Serving 856 students in grades 6-12, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac's student population of 856 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
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Total Students
856 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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 - Leadership Ac is 0.04, 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)
#3342 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
27%
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9%
30%
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10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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13:1
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
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Black
98%
17%
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White
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45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.04
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90-94%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
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 - Leadership Ac's ranking?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is ranked #3342 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac?
The graduation rate of Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac?
856 students attend Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac offer ?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac part of?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac located?
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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