Chicago International Charter School - Northtown Academy is a 4–year charter high school in the North Park neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is administered by Civitas Schools.
Serving 878 students in grades 9-12, Cics - Northtown Campus 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cics - Northtown Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cics - Northtown Campus's student population of 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Northtown Campus 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 Cics - Northtown Campus is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2776 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Northtown Campus's ranking?
Cics - Northtown Campus is ranked #2776 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cics - Northtown Campus often compared to?
Cics - Northtown Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cics - Northtown Campus?
The graduation rate of Cics - Northtown Campus is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cics - Northtown Campus?
878 students attend Cics - Northtown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cics - Northtown Campus students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Northtown Campus?
Cics - Northtown Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Northtown Campus offer ?
Cics - Northtown Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cics - Northtown Campus part of?
Cics - Northtown Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Northtown Campus located?
Cics - Northtown Campus is located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in North Park.
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