Charles W. Harris School

About Charles W. Harris School

Charles W. Harris School is a public school located in the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools system, and serves students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is named after Charles W. Harris, a prominent Chicago businessman and philanthropist.
Charles W. Harris School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes the core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It also offers a variety of electives, including art, music, physical education, and foreign language. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including student clubs and sports teams.
Charles W. Harris School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. It offers a variety of programs and services to help students succeed academically, including tutoring, mentoring, and after-school activities. The school also works to promote a positive school climate by emphasizing respect, responsibility, and cooperation.
Charles W. Harris School strives to create a community that is diverse and inclusive. It recognizes the unique needs of each student and works to ensure that all students have access to the same educational opportunities. The school also works to promote a culture of acceptance and understanding by celebrating the diversity of its student body.

Address:	2252 N 55th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85035
Phone:	(623) 691-4800
Site:	csd83.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	949 students

Overview Charles W. Harris School

Charles W. Harris School serves 949 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Charles W. Harris School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Charles W. Harris School

Charles W. Harris School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Charles W. Harris School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.