Senn High School is a public four-year high school located in the Edgewater neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Senn is operated by the Chicago ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools system and was opened on 3 February 1913.
Serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12, Senn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Senn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Senn High School's student population of 1,516 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Forest Green
School Rankings
Senn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Senn High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1818 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
40%
28%
Black
25%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
58%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senn High School's ranking?
Senn High School is ranked #1818 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Senn High School often compared to?
Senn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amundsen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Senn High School?
The graduation rate of Senn High School is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Senn High School?
1,516 students attend Senn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Senn High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Senn High School?
Senn High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Senn High School offer ?
Senn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Senn High School part of?
Senn High School is part of Chicago ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Senn High School located?
Senn High School is located in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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