OMBUDSMAN CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL

Ombudsman Chicago 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 1,066 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.

Ombudsman Chicago is an alternative high school program designed specifically to serve students who have struggled in traditional school settings or who are looking for a more flexible path toward graduation. Operated in partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the school provides a personalized, technology-enhanced curriculum that allows students to work at their own pace to recover credits and complete their high school diploma. By offering a smaller, more focused environment, Ombudsman aims to re-engage students who may have fallen behind, helping them build the academic and social-emotional skills necessary to succeed.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that prioritizes student advocacy and individual growth. The program is structured to provide significant flexibility, offering various scheduling options to accommodate students who may be balancing jobs, family responsibilities, or other external challenges. With its location on West Congress Parkway, Ombudsman Chicago functions as a vital resource for students seeking a second chance at success, providing them with the guidance and stability needed to pursue post-secondary education or career opportunities.

For more information, contact Ombudsman Chicago HS at (312) 243-1550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612-3534
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OMBUDSMAN CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,066 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,066
Teachers:
0
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 1,066 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.0%
Black or African American
42.5%
White
6.5%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
40.9%
Male
59.1%

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.