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JEFFERSON HS

1100 S HAMILTON Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60612

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Transition Rate

Transition Rate shows how many students enroll in a CPS school after leaving the detention center and how many stay enrolled.

Enrollment

91.9%

 3.0% increase from previous school year

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Persistence

82.2%

 -2.7% decrease from previous school year

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Where This Data Comes From

  • Enrollment: The percentage of students who enroll in a CPS school after leaving the detention center
  • Persistence: The percentage of those students who remain enrolled in a CPS school through the end of the school year or graduate
  • Students who stay within CPS—not those who transfer to another school district

Why This Matters

Leaving a detention center and moving back to a traditional school is a big change. Staying in school is critical to students’ success, so it’s important that schools help them stay engaged and give them the tools they need to succeed during this move. When a student stays enrolled, it shows that the "bridge" between the detention center and the new school is working well. Low transition rates are a sign that both schools may need more support to keep students connected to school and on the path to graduation.

What It Can & Cannot Tell You

It Can Tell You:

  • Can show how many students successfully start at their next school and stay enrolled
  • Can show whether schools are providing strong support during the transition
  • Can highlight when schools need more resources and interventions to help students stay engaged

It Cannot Tell You:

  • Cannot explain why some students leave school—common reasons include health, work responsibilities, transportation challenges, or family needs
  • Cannot be used alone to judge school quality, since many factors beyond the classroom affect whether students stay enrolled

Enrollment

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Persistence

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Questions You May Ask the School

  • How do both schools work together to help students enroll at their new school?
  • What programs or partnerships help students adjust during this transition?
  • How does the school follow up with students who stop attending?

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