Al Raby High School
CPS choice · 9-12
At a glance
Family involvement was rated ‘Very Weak’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). In 2025–26, 50 applications were recorded for 8 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Academic fit
- On the 5Essentials survey, school leadership was rated ‘Very Weak’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Weak’ (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Social-emotional fit
- 24% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - below what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 3545 W FULTON BLVD
- Neighborhood
- East Garfield Park
- Phone
- (773)534-6755
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://www.alraby.org
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Film and Video, Plays/Acting, Step Dance, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Student Art Club, Animation/Cartoon, Culinary Classes, Percussion, Dance, Guitar, Talent Show, Web Design, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Mixed Media
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
16” Softball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Pom-Pon, Step Dance, Wrestling, Boys' Baseball, Boys' Track, Girls' Softball, Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Cross Country, Basketball, Dance, Boys' Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Very Weak
- Supportive environment
- Weak
- Ambitious instruction
- Weak
- Effective leaders
- Very Weak
- Collaborative teachers
- Weak
- Safety (student-reported)
- Weak
- Overall organization
- Not Yet Organized
UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Teacher Safety, Parent Supportiveness, and Student Responsibility are rated above the CPS average; Math Instruction, Parent Involvement in School, and Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
49 ▼ below the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported47 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported46 ▼ below the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported50 ▬ about the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
51 ▼ below the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported44 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported46 ▬ about the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported62 ▬ about the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported53 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
46 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported60 ▬ about the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported59 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported32 ▼ below the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported46 ▬ about the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
48 ▼ below the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported53 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported54 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported36 ▼ below the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
32 ▼ below the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported33 ▼ below the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported27 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported54 ▼ below the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported37 ▼ below the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported60 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported74 ▲ above the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported45 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported55 ▼ below the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported53 ▲ above the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported47 ▼ below the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported60 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported33 ▼ below the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported65 ▬ about the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported48 ▲ above the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported62 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (3)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Broadcast Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Culinary & Hospitality Management Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports (IEP) Special education | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
CPS has not posted any upcoming meetings for this council yet.
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Libra L Duncan · Principal
- tommie johnson · School staff (non-teaching)
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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