Ombudsman Chicago Northwest 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)4%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)62%
26%
Black
(19-20)5%
17%
White
(19-20)24%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
81%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Ombudsman Chicago Northwest?
198 students attend Ombudsman Chicago Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ombudsman Chicago Northwest students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ombudsman Chicago Northwest offer ?
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman Chicago Northwest part of?
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman Chicago Northwest located?
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest is located in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Edison Park.
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