- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
Federal NCES profile for Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993006464Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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-the Noble Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #73 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 415
- students enrolled
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy ranks #73 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 170993006464 · Chicago, IL High · SMALL · CHARTER
415 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy 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 415
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
415 students
What this shows Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy compares
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.4%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Asian 1.9%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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-the Noble Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy'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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy has 415 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
The largest demographic group at Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy?
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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-the Noble Academy rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy ranks #73 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-the Noble Academy, 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.