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Dyett High School

Official school name:
Dyett High School
Address:
555 E 51st St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
  Map
Phone: (773) 535-1825
Fax: (773) 535-1037
www.dyett.cps.k12.il.us
Contacts:
Principal - Charles C Campbell
Important Information
Attendance boundaries:
Yes West/Central/South zone map

Classroom Languages:

Bilingual Services:   N/A

Refugee Services:  N/A

Title I Eligible:  Yes

Track:  Track E

Nearest CTA:  N/A
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Neighborhood
West/Central/South
9-12
147
Supports and Resources

Walter H. Dyett High School is a Washington Park Neighborhood School that is dedicated to educating all students in an environment where they can cultivate their intelligence, socio-emotional growth, and postsecondary opportunities through quality data-driven instruction and academic development. Dyett programs include Computer Technology, AVID, JROTC, and VOYCE.
Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services
 
Parent and Community:  Safe Passage
 
Scholastic:  Summer School, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring
 
Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Baseball, Boys’ Softball, Boys’ Swimming, Cheerleading, Football, Girls’ Baseball, Pom-Pon, Wrestling
 
At-a-glance
We envision that Dyett High School will educate, inspire, and expose all students to a positive academic, social, and cultural experience that will culminate in successful college preparation and/or skill development for the world of work.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2012-2013, there were 147 students enrolled at DYETT HS. 87.8% were low income Students. 25.9% were Special Education Students. 0.0% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at DYETT HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 97.3% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Other at 1.4%.
Students w/disabilities: 25.9 % English language learners: N/A
ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Open to students living in the attendance area. Students outside of the area may apply. Acceptance is based on space availability.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Veronica As-SalaamStandard High Schools Application,Contact school
Testing required
None required.
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Additional information resources
CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.

Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) Year 1 2012-2014 Download PDF
School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Download PDF
Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2009 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Environmental Scorecard Current Opens in a new window
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013 Download PDF
Scorecard
School Performance Rating
This school's performance rating is: This school's status is:
Unchecked Excellent Standing (Level 1) Unchecked Not on Probation
Unchecked Good Standing (Level 2) Checked On Probation
Checked Low Academic Standing (Level 3) Unchecked Not Applicable
 
This school's performance rating is based on the CPS Performance Policy. This school earned 38.5% of the available points on the Performance Policy in the 2011-2012 school year, which places the school in Level 3.
Student outcomes CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Freshman Graduates within Five Years 61.2%
37.2%
33.7%
44%
Graduates Enrolled in College 59.5%
63.2%
One Year Dropout Rate 6.7%
18%
15.6%
17.6%
Academic progress CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards 31.5%
2.3%
6.3%
12.1%
Students Exceeding PSAE State standards 3.6%
0%
0%
0%
Average ACT score 17.7
14.4
14.1
14.7
Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT 28.5%
0%
2.7%
6.2%
Students making expected gains on EPAS assessments 52.4%
40.5%
46.8%
Freshman On-Track to Graduate 74.8%
48.6%
37.1%
53.4%
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement or IB Classes 18.5%
0%
1.4%
0%
Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams or Scoring 4+ on IB Exams 36.4%
Attendance CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Average Daily Attendance Rate 86.1%
64.8%
62.7%
65.8%
Scorecard FAQs
Achievement Test Overview
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Performance Policy Report 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2012 Download PDF
AYP Report 2012 Download PDF
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Additional resources
Provide feedback on Dyett High School
Key dates*
May 27
All Tracks: No Classes; Memorial Day
June 19
Track E: Last Day of School
June 24
Track R: Last Day of School
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.