The Noble Academy is a public charter high school located in the Near North Side neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is a collaboration between the Noble Network of Charter Schools and Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire.
Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-the Noble 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy's student population of 537 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-the Noble 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-the Noble Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2555 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
48%
28%
Black
46%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is ranked #2555 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy often compared to?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
537 students attend Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy offer ?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy part of?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is part of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy located?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is located in the Goose Island neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Goose Island.
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