Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
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)1%
26%
Black
(19-20)98%
17%
White
(19-20)1%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School?
93 students attend Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School offer ?
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School part of?
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School located?
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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