Very Good
#1218 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 32% in state
Schurz High School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
- Math 6% proficient (2021)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Schurz High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schurz 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Aspira Charter - Early College PrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Disney II Magnet HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #148 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
Schurz High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schurz High School
Schurz High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,344 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schurz High School
What grades does Schurz High School serve?
Schurz High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Schurz High School?
Schurz High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schurz High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schurz High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schurz High School rank in IL?
Schurz High School ranks #1,218 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Schurz High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schurz High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Schurz High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schurz High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Schurz High School a charter school?
No, Schurz High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schurz High School a Title I school?
No, Schurz High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schurz High School?
88.6% of students at Schurz 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.9%
- Phone
- (773) 534-3420
- 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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