Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)
18%
23%
Black
(10-11)
82%
18%
White
(10-11)
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alop Alternative High School?
543 students attend Alop Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Alop Alternative High School students are Black, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alop Alternative High School offer ?
Alop Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alop Alternative High School part of?
Alop Alternative High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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