Bronzeville Scholastic HS

www.cps.edu

119 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bronzeville Scholastic Institute (BSI), located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, is a public high school that operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school emphasizes both core academic mastery and the development of critical thinking skills necessary for navigating a competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bronzeville Scholastic Institute is deeply rooted in the identity and legacy of its surrounding community. The school often incorporates the rich cultural history of the Bronzeville area into its educational mission, encouraging students to engage with their heritage while preparing for their future careers. With a commitment to social and emotional growth, the institution provides various extracurricular activities and support systems designed to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to society upon graduation.

119

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bronzeville Scholastic HS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	9
Black	109
Pacific Islander	1

Black
109 (91.6%)
Hispanic
9 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8%)

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)535-1150
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
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 27

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bronzeville Scholastic HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	27
Grade 10	40
Grade 11	23
Grade 12	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bronzeville Scholastic HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	61	51.3%
Male	58	48.7%

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