Overview
Simpson Acad HS for Young Women is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 33 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
2.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60608
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993004383
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment33
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino23.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian76.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)