At a glance
Reported students
152
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl: 152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 162
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 152 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.4%) and Black (34.9%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.5%
- Hispanic43.4%
- Black34.9%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Bronzeville HS
High · Grades 09–12
148 reported students
Air Force Acad High School
High · Grades 09–12
131 reported students
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
High · Grades 09–12
174 reported students
Raby High School
High · Grades 09–12
128 reported students
YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS
High · Grades 09–12
128 reported students
YCCS-CCA Academy HS
High · Grades 09–12
124 reported students
Public schools near Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amundsen High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,507 | 0.4 mi |
| YCCS-Truman Middle College HS High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 192 | 1 mi |
| Lake View High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,431 | 1 mi |
| Uplift Community High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 224 | 1.3 mi |
| Senn High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,571 | 1.5 mi |
| Lane Technical High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 07–12 | 4,604 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
What grades does Devry Advantage Academy High Schl serve?
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Devry Advantage Academy High Schl?
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl reported 152 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 162 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Devry Advantage Academy High Schl?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 152 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Devry Advantage Academy High Schl a public, charter, or magnet school?
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Devry Advantage Academy High Schl students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Devry Advantage Academy High Schl in?
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Devry Advantage Academy High Schl?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Amundsen High School (0.4 mi), YCCS-Truman Middle College HS (1 mi), Lake View High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.