Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Public, Magnet
- CHICAGO, IL
Magnet School
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 7-12
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 1,163 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
91%
Percent Proficient - Math
93%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1340
952 responses
Average ACT
30
1,061 responses
AP Enrollment
58%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$127,420
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,193
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$379,804
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 125 responsesPoll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 125 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,121
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 142 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 142 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 142 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
No data available
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$77,932
Teachers in First/Second Year
7%
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 184 responses86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 184 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 184 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,409 / year
National
$12,23994%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 183 responses52%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 183 responses93%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 183 responsesSimilar Schools
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Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 1,163 reviews
Whitney Young is a great school with great academics and athletics. There are hundreds of clubs to choose from. The school prepares kids for academic success and college readiness. The teachers are caring and the administration makes sure there are rules set in place to help everyone in the school feel at home. The teachers, except maybe 1 or 2, have been the best and are always open to listen to you. The athletic teams always win championships each year and they are supplied with lots of equipment and everything they need. There are many resources helping students in many different ways, like the counseling department and much more. The students all feel well connected to the staff and the weekly newsletter, "The Weekly" answers the concerns or questions that a student may bring up. The school is very diverse, and everyone feels included. There are many safety protocols that everyone must follow to help everyone feel safe. Overall, my time at Whitney Young has been great!
Whitney Young is an excellent institution with wonderful students, faculty, and staff! The student population is very diverse, and as an urban-area African-American male, I can easily say that many of the friends I've made and experiences I've gained, I wouldn't have come close to without Whitney Young. The teachers here are top-tier, and the education I've received has been second to none.
I would say that Whitney M. Young Magnet HS was a great place to be! The people here are extremely inclusive and welcoming to people. Academics are excellent, with additional classes on pursuing specific interests such as biotechnology, forensics, AI, machine learning, philosophy, and economics. Outside of academics, there are plenty of extracurricular activities to participate in. If there isn't a club which fits your interests, you can also easily make one yourself.