School Overview
Gage Park High School is a public secondary school located in the Chicago Lawn community on the South Side of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school serves a diverse student body, primarily focusing on providing academic programming and extracurricular opportunities to the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s campus, situated on Rockwell Street, has long been a fixture of the local community, emphasizing student development through a standard high school curriculum alongside various sports programs and student organizations.

In recent years, Gage Park High School has been a focal point of district-wide initiatives aimed at improving graduation rates and college readiness for students in underserved areas. The school administration and faculty work to support a population that faces unique socioeconomic challenges, often partnering with local community organizations to provide social services and academic support. While the school has navigated various shifts in district policy and educational reform over the decades, it remains a primary educational hub for families in the Gage Park area, striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its students.
415
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gage Park High School
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic261
Black145
Two or More3
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    261 (62.9 %)
  • Black
    145 (34.9 %)
  • White
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7 %)
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)535-9230
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 97
Grade 10 130
Grade 11 107
Grade 12 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gage Park High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 997
Grade 10130
Grade 11107
Grade 1281
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gage Park High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20148.4%
Male21451.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)