North-Grand High School

www.cps.edu

1,061 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North-Grand High School, located in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its modern facility and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness. It offers a range of extracurricular activities, sports, and specialized programs designed to engage the diverse student body within the surrounding community.

Beyond its core curriculum, North-Grand emphasizes a supportive school culture aimed at fostering student growth and social-emotional development. The school typically works to build strong partnerships with local organizations and families to ensure students have access to the resources needed for success. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor and community engagement, North-Grand High School serves as a central hub for secondary education for families residing in the 60639 zip code and the broader Northwest Side of Chicago.

1,061

Total Students

76.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North-Grand High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	822
Black	213
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
822 (77.5%)
Black
213 (20.1%)
White
10 (0.9%)
Two or More
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)534-8520
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 9 234

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 257

Grade 12 320

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North-Grand High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	234
Grade 10	250
Grade 11	257
Grade 12	320

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North-Grand High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	581	54.8%
Male	480	45.2%

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