At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.9:1 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
- 777
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 549 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (94%) and White (2.9%). English learners represent 29.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. 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 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.25 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 5 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
- 29.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White2.9%
- Hispanic94%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.2%
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
16 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.
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
High · Grades 09–12
558 reported students
Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
538 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network Victoria Soto Campus
High · Grades 09–12
561 reported students
Noble St Chtr-Hansberry College Prep - Silver
High · Grades 09–12
534 reported students
IHSCA Charter High School
High · Grades 09–12
567 reported students
Noble St Chtr-Johnson College Prep
High · Grades 09–12
529 reported students
Public schools near Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble St Chtr-Pritzker College Prep High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 993 | 0.4 mi |
| North-Grand High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,061 | 0.7 mi |
| Kelvyn Park High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 07–12 | 577 | 1.1 mi |
| YCCS-Association House High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 105 | 1.3 mi |
| Aspira Charter - Business and Finance HS High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 426 | 1.4 mi |
| Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 320 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
What grades does Marine Leadership Academy - Ames serve?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 777 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 549 students and 46.25 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 Marine Leadership Academy - Ames a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 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 Marine Leadership Academy - Ames students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.5% 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 Marine Leadership Academy - Ames in?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 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 Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Noble St Chtr-Pritzker College Prep (0.4 mi), North-Grand High School (0.7 mi), Kelvyn Park High School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.