Intrinsic Charter High School

www.intrinsicschools.org

Charter School 993 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Intrinsic Charter High School, located in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, is a public charter school known for its innovative approach to personalized learning. The school is built upon a "blended learning" model, which integrates traditional teacher-led instruction with digital technology. By utilizing custom-designed learning environments and flexible classroom layouts, the school aims to empower students to take ownership of their education, moving away from a "one-size-fits-all" curriculum toward one that adapts to individual student pacing and mastery.

Beyond its academic structure, Intrinsic focuses heavily on post-secondary success, providing students with the tools and mentorship necessary to navigate the transition to college and career. The school culture emphasizes student agency, executive functioning skills, and real-world problem-solving. By fostering a high-tech, collaborative environment, Intrinsic Charter High School seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to a diverse student body in the Chicago area.

993

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Intrinsic Charter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	940
Black	22
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
940 (94.7%)
White
25 (2.5%)
Black
22 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(708)887-2735
Website:	http://www.intrinsicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	993
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 7 160

Grade 8 149

Grade 9 182

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Intrinsic Charter High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	160
Grade 8	149
Grade 9	182
Grade 10	179
Grade 11	158
Grade 12	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Intrinsic Charter High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	462	46.5%
Male	531	53.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)