Overview
Schurz High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,244 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
حقایق کلیدی
SectorPublic
نوع مدرسهRegular
سطح سطحHigh
Grade Span9–12
ضلعChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
شهر شهرChicago
ZIP60641
مدرسه چارترNo
مدرسه مغناطیسNo
عنوان INo
NCES School ID170993001111
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,244
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino83.2%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)