NORTH-GRAND HIGH SCHOOL
North-Grand 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 968 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 57 teachers, North-Grand 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.
North-Grand High School, located in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its modern facility and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness. It offers a range of extracurricular activities, sports, and specialized programs designed to engage the diverse student body within the surrounding community.
Beyond its core curriculum, North-Grand emphasizes a supportive school culture aimed at fostering student growth and social-emotional development. The school typically works to build strong partnerships with local organizations and families to ensure students have access to the resources needed for success. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor and community engagement, North-Grand High School serves as a central hub for secondary education for families residing in the 60639 zip code and the broader Northwest Side of Chicago.
For more information, contact North-Grand High School at (773) 534-8520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60639-4837
(773) 534-8520
NORTH-GRAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 968 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:
- 968
- Teachers:
- 57.33
- 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 968 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH-GRAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.8%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 55.6%
- Male
- 44.4%
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.