How the Pieces Fit Together
Clubs, activities, and arts programs help students feel they belong. Health and wellness supports address barriers to learning. How a school handles discipline can decide how often serious issues keep students out of school. Together, these pieces help students feel part of a safe, healthy, and engaging school community.
Chronic Absence
Are students in school regularly?
Chronic Absence
Students who are absent 10% or more of the school year
1.4% increase from previous school year
One-Year Dropout Rate
Are high school students staying enrolled?
One-Year Dropout Rate
Students who leave school without graduating or enrolling elsewhere
Clubs and Activities
What clubs and activities does this school offer?
Clubs and Activities
The clubs and activities the school offers in these categories: College and Career, College Prep, Creative, Health and Wellness, Life and Leadership, Parent and Community, Scholastic, Schoolwide, and Sports and Fitness.
Out of School Time and Enrichment Opportunities
Are students joining programs beyond the classroom?
Participation Rate
Students who participate in extra programs
5.3% increase from previous school year
Creative Schools Certification
Does the school provide strong arts education?
Creative Schools
The Creative Schools Certification (CSC) is a critical measurement system used by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Ingenuity to comprehensively track and summarize the level of arts instruction in each school in five categories from Emerging to Excelling. View Scoring Rubric.
Healthy CPS
How does the school support student health?
Healthy CPS
Healthy CPS demonstrates a school’s commitment to a safe and healthy learning environment by offering access to daily physical activity, nutritious foods, school-based health services, health education and supports for students with chronic conditions.
Behavior and Discipline
How often do suspensions occur and for how long?