Amundsen High School
5110 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois | (773) 534-2320|Award Winning
(773) 534-2320
Award Winning
#3,329 in National Rankings
Overall Score 81.14/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,577
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Overview of Amundsen High School
Amundsen High School is ranked 115th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. The IB participation rate at Amundsen High School is 25%. The total minority enrollment is 64%. Amundsen High School is 1 of 148 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools.
Amundsen High School 2024 Rankings
Amundsen High School is ranked #3,329 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One IB Exam
25%Passed at Least One IB Exam
24%Mathematics Proficiency
31%Reading Proficiency
32%Science Proficiency
56%Graduation Rate
94%
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How Amundsen High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 673 schools ranked in Illinois.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #5,282 | #196 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #2,046 | #77 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #4,793 (tie) | #183 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #3,905 (tie) | #149 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #6,836 (tie) | #154 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at Amundsen High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,577
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
63.8%
Minority Enrollment
63.8%
Minority Enrollment
43.2%
Hispanic
36.2%
White
7.9%
Black
7.2%
Asian
4.9%
Two or More Races
0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
98
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Test Scores at Amundsen High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
24.0/100
Subject Proficiency:
Illinois administered the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
31
11
20
32
12
20
56
20
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on SAT and Illinois Science Assessment
72.9%
SAT and Illinois Science Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
28.6%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
51.4%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
3.4%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
71.7%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
3%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
2%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
80%
Exam Pass Rate
80%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
25%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
24%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
98%
Exam Pass Rate
72%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
94% (somewhat above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
148
Total Students
106,034
College Readiness (district average)
19.1
Proficient in Reading (district average)
12%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
11%
Proficient in Science (district average)
20%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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