Excellent
#433 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 11% in state
Intrinsic Charter High School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4540 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Intrinsic Charter High School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Intrinsic Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,649
Median home value
$373,200
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schurz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,344 | Compare → |
| Aspira Charter - Early College PrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Foreman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #52 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Intrinsic Charter High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Intrinsic Charter High School
Intrinsic Charter High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 947 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Intrinsic Charter High School
What grades does Intrinsic Charter High School serve?
Intrinsic Charter High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Intrinsic Charter High School?
Intrinsic Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 947 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intrinsic Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Intrinsic Charter High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Intrinsic Charter High School rank in IL?
Intrinsic Charter High School ranks #433 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Intrinsic Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Intrinsic Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Intrinsic Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Intrinsic Charter High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Intrinsic Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Intrinsic Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Intrinsic Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Intrinsic Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intrinsic Charter High School?
89.8% of students at Intrinsic Charter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 947
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (708) 887-2735
- Area population (ZIP 60641)
- 67,400
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60641; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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