Schurz High School

www.cps.edu

1,407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carl Schurz High School, located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic institution that has served the community since its opening in 1910. Designated as a Chicago Landmark, the school is widely recognized for its stunning Collegiate Gothic architecture, characterized by its ornate stonework, expansive courtyard, and distinct, castle-like silhouette. Beyond its historical significance, the school remains a centerpiece of the neighborhood, providing a comprehensive academic environment for a diverse student body.

As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, Schurz High School offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including International Baccalaureate (IB) programming, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to arts and music programs. The school focuses on fostering college and career readiness while honoring its long-standing traditions. By blending its rich architectural heritage with modern academic initiatives, Schurz continues to play a vital role in shaping the futures of students in the Northwest Side of Chicago.

1,407

Total Students

100.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schurz High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	1,151
Black	124
Asian	28
Two or More	16
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,151 (81.8 %)
Black
124 (8.8 %)
White
75 (5.3 %)
Asian
28 (2.0 %)
Two or More
16 (1.1 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
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)534-3420
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 311

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 340

Grade 12 358

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Schurz High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	311
Grade 10	398
Grade 11	340
Grade 12	358

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Schurz High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	668	47.5%
Male	739	52.5%

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