Morgan Park High School

www.morganparkcps.org

1,349 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Morgan Park High School, located in the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a long-standing institution that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a Chicago Public School (CPS), it is widely recognized for its robust academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which provides students with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Beyond its academic focus, the school prides itself on a rich tradition of extracurricular excellence, featuring a variety of competitive sports programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage well-rounded development.

The school is particularly notable for its storied history and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. By blending a challenging honors-level curriculum with a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, Morgan Park High School aims to cultivate critical thinkers and leaders. Its location on the far South Side of Chicago makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a legacy of academic ambition and cultural pride that has defined the institution for generations.

1,349

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morgan Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	51
Black	1,274
Asian	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,274 (94.4%)
Hispanic
51 (3.8%)
White
16 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
Two or More
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)535-2550
Website:	http://www.morganparkcps.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 7 53

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 315

Grade 10 297

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 367

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morgan Park High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	53
Grade 8	46
Grade 9	315
Grade 10	297
Grade 11	271
Grade 12	367

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morgan Park High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	665	49.3%
Male	684	50.7%

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