GAGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Gage Park High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 330 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Gage Park High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gage Park High School is a public secondary school located in the Chicago Lawn community on the South Side of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school serves a diverse student body, primarily focusing on providing academic programming and extracurricular opportunities to the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s campus, situated on Rockwell Street, has long been a fixture of the local community, emphasizing student development through a standard high school curriculum alongside various sports programs and student organizations.

In recent years, Gage Park High School has been a focal point of district-wide initiatives aimed at improving graduation rates and college readiness for students in underserved areas. The school administration and faculty work to support a population that faces unique socioeconomic challenges, often partnering with local community organizations to provide social services and academic support. While the school has navigated various shifts in district policy and educational reform over the decades, it remains a primary educational hub for families in the Gage Park area, striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its students.

For more information, contact Gage Park High School at (773) 535-9230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.