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CPS Budget: View the Approved SY2025-26 Plan

The CPS Board of Education has approved the SY2025-26 budget. Visit the budget website to learn more and explore the plan.

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Upcoming Events

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What's Happening at CPS

Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.

Updated Guidance and Resources Regarding Presidential Administration

View important information and resources for keeping our CPS school communities and families safe.

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Welcome Interim Superintendent/ CEO Dr. Macquline King

CPS’ Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King brings to the role over 32 years of dedication, transformative leadership, and a deep commitment to equity and excellence in education.

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School Food Survey Results

The results are in! We asked and you answered. View the results from the 2025 CPS School Food Survey to see how the CPS community responded to questions about school meals.

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Expanding Mental Health Services for Our Students

We're excited to announce that all CPS high school students will now have access to free, high-quality online therapy and counseling through a new partnership between CPS, United Health Care, and Hazel Health, the nation’s largest school-centered provider of telehealth services.

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Community Updates

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05 September 2025
End of Week Message: Providing Safety in Uncertain Times
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides important safety information.


05 September 2025
Update on Walk-ins Scheduled for Tomorrow, September 5
In a letter to families and staff, CPS provides an update on walk-ins scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, September 5.


29 August 2025
End of Week Message: The Right Budget for CPS Students
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares details about the District's newly-approved operating budget.


28 August 2025
Responding to Potential National Guard Troop Deployment to Chicago
In a letter to families and staff, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares safety guidance and resources.


25 August 2025
A Balanced Budget for the New School Year
In a letter to families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides an update on the District's budget.

A District on the Rise

Since 2001, CPS’ four-year high school graduation rate has more than doubled, reaching a new record high in 2024. This progress made over such a short period of time has transformed the lives of countless graduates, and is a testament to what can be accomplished when students are centered in everything.

84.1%

2024 Four-Year Graduation Rate

Five-Year Strategic Plan

Our five-year strategic plan is the start of a new journey for our city’s children—a journey through which they will have the tools, resources, and support they need to excel both in and out of the classroom.

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School Profile Search

Explore the unique identities and characteristics of the schools that make up our District. As you browse our school profiles, you may notice that a lot has changed. We’ve made major updates to the information in the profiles to support CPS’ new approach to school practices and student outcomes. See what’s new.

School Locator

See all CPS schools and neighborhood boundaries on this searchable map.

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Enroll and Apply

Start your journey at CPS by finding the school or program that's right for you.

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GoCPS

Explore and apply to elementary and high schools across Chicago.

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Chicago Early Learning

Explore early childhood education options throughout Chicago.

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