Quality

A Note on Available Performance Metrics

CPS is currently transitioning to the new Continuous Improvement and Data Transparency policy. This policy replaces the district's previous School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP).

Once implemented, additional metrics will be published that offer a holistic perspective on student, school, and district performance. To learn more about the district's accountability redesign efforts or the updated policy, visit Continuous Improvement and Data Transparency.

How Has School Quality Led to Student Preparedness for Postsecondary Success?

High School Graduation

In the 2024-25 school year, 82% of high school students residing in the Bronzeville / South Lakefront region graduated high school in four years. This is lower than the district average of 83%.

Over the last four years, the high school graduation rate has remained relatively the same at 82%, a 0.3 percentage point increase compared to the district increase of 1.2 percentage points.

NOTE: For more information about how the high school graduation rate is calculated, visit District Metrics.

College Enrollment

For high school students who graduated in 2024 and were residing in the Bronzeville / South Lakefront region, 62% enrolled in college after graduation. This is lower than the district average of 69%.

Over the last four years, the college enrollment rate has increased from 58% to 62%, a 4.8 percentage point increase compared to the district increase of 7.1 percentage points.

Nationally, college enrollment and persistence rates declined significantly between 2020 and 2023.

NOTE: The graduating class of 2024 is the most recent year that college enrollment data is available.

For more information about how the college enrollment rate is calculated, visit District Metrics.

College Persistence

For high school students who graduated in 2023 and were residing in the Bronzeville / South Lakefront region, 71% enrolled and persisted in college. This is lower than the district average of 75%.

Over the last four years, the college persistence rate has increased from 58% to 71%, a 13.1 percentage point increase compared to the district increase of 3.8 percentage points.

Nationally, college enrollment and persistence rates declined significantly between 2020 and 2023.

NOTE: The graduating class of 2023 is the most recent year that college persistence data is available.

For more information about how the college persistence rate is calculated, visit District Metrics.