MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Morgan 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 1,267 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 78 teachers, Morgan Park High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Morgan Park High School, located in the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a long-standing institution that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a Chicago Public School (CPS), it is widely recognized for its robust academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which provides students with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Beyond its academic focus, the school prides itself on a rich tradition of extracurricular excellence, featuring a variety of competitive sports programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage well-rounded development.
The school is particularly notable for its storied history and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. By blending a challenging honors-level curriculum with a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, Morgan Park High School aims to cultivate critical thinkers and leaders. Its location on the far South Side of Chicago makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a legacy of academic ambition and cultural pride that has defined the institution for generations.
For more information, contact Morgan Park High School at (773) 535-2550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60643-3497
(773) 535-2550
MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,267 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 1,267
- Teachers:
- 78.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,267 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.