Schurz High School

www.cps.edu

1,244 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.

1,244

Total Students

92.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schurz High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	1,017
Black	101
Asian	24
Two or More	12
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,017 (81.8%)
Black
101 (8.1%)
White
79 (6.4%)
Asian
24 (1.9%)
Two or More
12 (1.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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)534-3420
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 9 229

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 308

Grade 12 374

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Schurz High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	229
Grade 10	333
Grade 11	308
Grade 12	374

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Schurz High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	589	47.3%
Male	655	52.7%

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