Peace And Education Coalition High School 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation Rate: 35-39%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students (19-20)
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
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)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)67%
26%
Black
(19-20)30%
17%
White
(19-20)2%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
56%
27%
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 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).
What is the graduation rate of Peace And Education Coalition High School?
The graduation rate of Peace And Education Coalition High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peace And Education Coalition High School?
99 students attend Peace And Education Coalition High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Peace And Education Coalition High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Peace And Education Coalition High School offer ?
Peace And Education Coalition High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Peace And Education Coalition High School part of?
Peace And Education Coalition High School is part of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Peace And Education Coalition High School located?
Peace And Education Coalition High School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.
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