- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad
Federal NCES profile for Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993006485Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #119 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,135
- students enrolled
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad ranks #119 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad held near 1,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 170993006485 · Chicago, IL High · MID · CHARTER
1,135 enr · 18:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad held near 1,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 1,135
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad
1,135 students
What this shows Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad reports 1,135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad compares
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,135
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
African American 9.3%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad?
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad has 1,135 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,109 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad?
The largest demographic group at Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad?
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad ranks #119 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.