School Overview
Amundsen High School, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, is a diverse, neighborhood-based public high school that serves a wide range of students from across the city. As part of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic experience, offering a variety of programs including International Baccalaureate (IB) tracks, honors courses, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, arts, and competitive clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes student growth, social-emotional learning, and preparation for post-secondary success.

In recent years, Amundsen has been recognized for its academic improvements and its dedication to equity and inclusivity. By prioritizing a personalized approach to education, the school seeks to meet the needs of its varied student population through strong partnerships with local community organizations and businesses. Its location on North Damen Avenue keeps it well-connected to the surrounding neighborhood, making it a central hub for student life and community engagement in the North Side of Chicago.
1,577
Total Students
97.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amundsen High School
Demographic Student Count
White571
Hispanic681
Black124
Asian113
Two or More78
American Indian6
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    681 (43.2 %)
  • White
    571 (36.2 %)
  • Black
    124 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    113 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)534-2320
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 97.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 386
Grade 10 370
Grade 11 416
Grade 12 405

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Amundsen High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9386
Grade 10370
Grade 11416
Grade 12405
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Amundsen High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female67943.1%
Male89856.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)