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Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus
  • Public, Charter
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus

  • C minus
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 6-12
  • CHICAGO, IL
  • 572 reviews
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    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C minus
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      C minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Administration
      C+
    7. Sports
      C+
    8. Food
      C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    (312) 225-7400
    1930 S ARCHER AVE
    CHICAGO, IL 60616
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    From Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus

    Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin campus provides a holistic approach to education, combining relevant and rigorous college preparatory curriculum with strong social emotional learning to prepare our students for college and for life. Located in South Loop, Joslin serves a diverse group of students from across the city in grades 6-12.

    Joslin utilizes the city and region as a classroom to provide our students with real world and experiential learning opportunities. Joslin’s vibrant, small-school learning environment allows students to build on their educational experience through internships and electives like art, fitness, humanities, and STEM courses as well as an accelerated pathway for high-achieving students. Students begin to visit college campuses as early as 6th grade, and Dual Enrollment is offered in partnership with City Colleges’. Home of NBA All-Star, Anthony Davis, students can also participate in over 50 after school programs and athletic teams.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    17%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    8%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    950
    297 responses
    Average ACT
    20
    365 responses
    AP Enrollment
    15%
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    A Disciplined Life

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    A Disciplined Life® is a culture we create through our set of 26 principles, CORE5 practices, and social emotional learning curriculum. Our 26 principles guide our actions, building a community of trust, curiosity and achievement that develop positive self-perception, healthy relationships, and the tools for productivity.

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    Near South Side
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $121,874
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,186
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $459,023
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 61 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 61 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 151 responses
    • Prep rally's
      25%
    • Spirit Week
      23%
    • Feast of thanks
      16%
    • Boys basketball games always sell out
      9%
    • Having no school.
      7%
    • Football games
      5%
    • Debate tournaments
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    364
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    88%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 59 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 59 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 59 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,254
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    14.2%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 87 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 87 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 87 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,409 / year
    National
    $12,239
    68%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 104 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 104 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 104 responses

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