BRONZEVILLE SCHOLASTIC HIGH SCHOOL

Bronzeville Scholastic HS 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 321 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 19 teachers, Bronzeville Scholastic HS 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.

Bronzeville Scholastic Institute (BSI), located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, is a public high school that operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school emphasizes both core academic mastery and the development of critical thinking skills necessary for navigating a competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bronzeville Scholastic Institute is deeply rooted in the identity and legacy of its surrounding community. The school often incorporates the rich cultural history of the Bronzeville area into its educational mission, encouraging students to engage with their heritage while preparing for their future careers. With a commitment to social and emotional growth, the institution provides various extracurricular activities and support systems designed to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to society upon graduation.

For more information, contact Bronzeville Scholastic HS at (773) 535-1150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615-2115
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BRONZEVILLE SCHOLASTIC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 321 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
321
Teachers:
19.66
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 321 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRONZEVILLE SCHOLASTIC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%

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.