In the West Side region over the last four years, the number of students identifying as Black has decreased while the number of students identifying as Latinx has increased.

In the racial/ethnic composition of the West Side student population, the majority of students identify as Black, although in the past four years the percentage of students identifying as Black has decreased from 75% to 69% as the percentage of students identifying as Latinx has increased from 23% to 29%.

The majority of the students in the southern portion of the West Side region identify as Black, with the northeast portion being primarily students identifying as Latinx.

High School Graduation

In the 2020-21 school year, 75% of high school students residing in the West Side region graduated high school in four years. This is lower than the district average of 80%. However, in the last four years the West Side region graduation rate has increased from 69% in 2017-18, a 6 percentage point increase. The West Side and Far Southwest Side regions have had the largest increases in the rate of students graduating from high school in four years.

_{NOTE: For more information about how the high school graduation rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/.}

College Enrollment

For high school students who graduated in 2020 and were residing in the West Side region, 54% enrolled in college after graduation. This is lower than the district average of 62%.

Nationally, college enrollment and persistence has declined significantly in the last two years; impacted greatly by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

_{NOTE: The graduating class of 2020 is the most recent year that college enrollment data is available.
For more information about how the college enrollment rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/.}

College Persistence

For high school students who graduated in 2019 and were residing in the West Side region, 61% enrolled and persisted in college. This is lower than the district average of 72%.

Nationally, college enrollment and persistence has declined significantly in the last two years; impacted greatly by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

_{NOTE: The graduating class of 2019 is the most recent year that college persistence data is available.
For more information about how the college persistence rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/.}

Student Population

Students who reside in region, including those who attend school out of region

The number of students who live in the West Side region has decreased by 2,868 students (7.5%) since 2018-19, which is less than the 8.6% citywide decline. The K-8th grade population has decreased by 8.2% (less than the 11.6% decrease in total CPS K-8th grade student enrollment) and the 9th-12th grade population has decreased by 1.3% (about the same as the 1.1% decrease in total CPS 9th-12th grade student enrollment).

_{NOTE: Enrollment data is from the annual 20th-day count (September 27th, 2021).
Enrollment across CPS continues to decline; impacted in part by the COVID-19 global pandemic.}

Student Enrollment

Students who attend school in region, including those who reside out of region

The number of students enrolled in the region has decreased by 3,437 students (11.3%), which is greater than the student population decline in the district. For the past four years, there have been consistently fewer students enrolled in the region than living in the region. K-8 enrollment in the region has decreased by 10.1% and 9-12 enrollment has decreased by 7.2%.

There are 30,181 more seats than students enrolled in the region, including 20,983 elementary school seats and 9,198 high school seats.

Total Pre-K Seats and Enrollment

In the West Side region, there are 2,253 Pre-K seats, 84% of which are in full-day programs and 16% in half-day programs.

In the West Side region, there were 1,210 students enrolled in Pre-K as of the 20th day of school (September 27th, 2021), 83% of which were in a full-day program. 82% of Pre-K students were 4-year-olds, while 18% were 3-year-olds. Pre-K students continue to enroll over the course of the school year.

There were 1,043 unfilled Pre-K seats in the West Side region as of the 20th day of school (September 27th), 891 of which were full-day seats. The full-day programs were 53% filled while the half-day programs were 58% filled. Pre-K enrollment continues to occur over the course of the school year.

Full-Day Pre-K Seats and Enrollment

In the West Side region, there has been a decrease of 170 full-day seats over the past four years, a 8.3% decrease. The number of seats has remained the same since last school year.

_{NOTE: In 2020-21, the maximum number of filled Pre-K seats per classroom was lowered from 20 to 15 seats in order to maintain social distancing in Pre-K classrooms.}

Pre-K Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity

Enrollment in Pre-K in the region mostly mirrors enrollment by race and ethnicity in Kindergarten. The proportion of Pre-K and Kindergarten students are similar for both students identifying as Black (81%) or Latinx (16%).

Elementary School Student Choice Over Time

School choice is currently defined as choosing to attend a school that is not a student’s zoned (or assigned) school. Over the past four years, in this region, elementary students attending a non-zoned school (in or out of region) has increased from 61% to 66%. In the same time frame, students attending their zoned school has decreased from 39% to 33%.

Elementary school students attending a school in the West Side region (zoned or non-zoned) has decreased from 79% to 76%, while students attending school out of region has increased from 21% to 23%.

Elementary School Students Who Attend School Out of Region by Race/Ethnicity

Of the 5,298 elementary students who live in the region but attend school out of the region, the greatest overall number are students who identify as Black or Latinx. Students identifying as Black, however, attend school out of region at a lower rate (11%) than students who identify as any other race/ethnicity in the region.

_{NOTE: Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

Elementary School Students Who Attend a Non-Zoned School In Region

Of the 22,865 elementary students residing in the region, 43% (9,937 students) attend a school in their region that is not their zoned school. Of those students, 59% attend Charter/Contract schools with the remainder attending mostly other zoned schools or Magnet schools in the region.

Elementary School Students Who Attend a Non-Zoned School Out of Region

Of the 22,865 elementary students residing in the region, 23% (5,298 students) attend a school out of the region. Of those students, 48% attend other zoned schools with the remainder attending mostly Charter/Contract, Magnet, Selective Enrollment, or other citywide schools out of the region.

Elementary School Student's Distance and Time Traveled to School if Not Attending Zoned School

66% of elementary students residing in the West Side region do not attend their zoned school. Of those students, 26% travel less than 1 mile for school and 31% travel 3 miles or more. 35% of students who do not attend their zoned school travel less than 15 minutes and 11% travel 45 minutes or more.

_{NOTE: Distance traveled and commute time are calculated based on the student’s home address and the address of their school. Commute time was calculated using Google Maps travel time estimations using the shorter travel time between walking and public transit. The analysis takes into account school start times and chooses routes that minimize travel and wait time. Any wait time before a trip starts is not included but wait times due to transfers are included.}

_{*Average distances and commute times in this analysis do not include students attending their zoned school.}

_{Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

Percentage of 8th Grade Students in the Region Who Applied to High School

Since 2017-18, CPS has utilized the GoCPS platform to allow students to research and apply to all high schools and high school programs. Students are asked to rank in order of preference the schools and programs they are most interested in. Students are still guaranteed a seat in the general education program at their zoned high school and do not have to submit a GoCPS application for that program. For more information about GoCPS and the high school application process, visit go.cps.edu.

In the West Side region, 97% (2,531) 8th grade students applied to a variety of high school programs in Rounds 1 and 2 of the GoCPS application process.

Percentage of Students in the Region Who Received an Offer from One of Their Top 3 Choices

Of the 8th grade students residing in the West Side region who applied in Round 1, 91% received an offer to one of their top 3 choices of high school programs. This figure does not include selective enrollment high schools as those schools use a different ranking process in GoCPS.

_{NOTE: This analysis only includes 8th grade applicants who were enrolled on the 20th day of school in 2021-22. Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

High School Student Choice Over Time

School choice is currently defined as attending a school that is not a student’s zoned (or assigned) school. Over the past four years in this region, high school students attending a non-zoned school (in or out of region) has remained relatively the same at 93%, while 7% of high school students attend their zoned school.

High school students attending a school in the West Side region (zoned or non-zoned) has decreased from 46% to 42%, while students attending school out of region has increased from 55% to 58%.

_{NOTE: Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

High School Students Who Attend School Out of Region by Race/Ethnicity

Of the 5,831 high school students who attend school out of the region, the greatest overall number are students who identify as Black or Latinx. 48% of students identifying as Black attend school out of their home region, compared to 79% of students identifying as Latinx.

High School Students Who Attend a Non-Zoned School In Region

Of the 9,987 high school students residing in the region, 35% (3,450 students) attend a school in their region that is not their zoned school. Of those students, 42% attend Charter/Contract schools with the remainder attending other zoned schools, Selective Enrollment, Magnet, or other citywide schools in the region.

High School Students Who Attend a Non-Zoned School Out of Region

Of the 9,987 high school students residing in the region, 58% (5,831 students) attend a school out of the region. Of those students, 41% attend Charter/Contract schools with the remainder attending mostly other zoned schools, other citywide schools, Selective Enrollment, or Magnet schools out of the region.

High School Student's Distance and Time Traveled to School if Not Attending Zoned School

93% of high school students residing in the West Side region do not attend their zoned school. Of those students, 49% travel less than 3 miles for school and 16% travel 6 miles or more. 51% of students who do not attend their zoned school travel less than 30 minutes and 20% travel 45 minutes or more.

_{NOTE: Distance traveled and commute time are calculated based on the student’s home address and the address of their school. Commute time was calculated using Google Maps travel time estimations using the shorter travel time between walking and public transit. The analysis takes into account school start times and chooses routes that minimize travel and wait time. Any wait time before a trip starts is not included but wait times due to transfers are included.}

_{*Average distances and commute times in this analysis do not include students attending their zoned school.}

_{Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

Options High School Student Choice Over Time

Options high schools serve students who need a new pathway toward high school graduation. CPS schools offer additional supports and services for students who have been out of school and seek to return or who may need opportunities to earn credits in an accelerated program. Some of CPS’ campuses offer additional supports such as counseling and alternative schedules for students who may work during the traditional school day.

Options high schools exist in every region except the Greater Lincoln Park and Far Southwest Side regions. Options high schools do not have attendance zones or admission criteria although many serve only students 16 years and older. Students can choose to attend any Options high school within or outside of their home region. For this reason, Choice patterns tend to differ for Options students compared to elementary and other high school students.

Over the past four years, the percentage of West Side region Options high school students attending a school in the region has decreased from 52% to 47%. In the West Side region, Options high school students attend school out of region at a greater rate than elementary students but at a lesser rate than other high school students.

_{NOTE: Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

Options High School Student's Distance Traveled to School

The average Options high school student in the West Side region travels 3.6 miles to school, which is 0.4 miles less than the district average. 55% travel less than 3 miles and 15% travel 6 miles or more.

_{NOTE: Distance traveled and commute time are calculated based on the student’s home address and the address of their school. Commute time was calculated using Google Maps travel time estimations using the shorter travel time between walking and public transit. The analysis takes into account school start times and chooses routes that minimize travel and wait time. Any wait time before a trip starts is not included but wait times due to transfers are included.}

_{Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

Options High School Student's Time Traveled to School

The average Options high school student in the West Side region travels for 29 minutes to school, which is 4 minutes less than the district average. 61% travel for less than 30 minutes and 15% travel 45 minutes or more.

_{NOTE: Distance traveled and commute time are calculated based on the student’s home address and the address of their school. Commute time was calculated using Google Maps travel time estimations using the shorter travel time between walking and public transit. The analysis takes into account school start times and chooses routes that minimize travel and wait time. Any wait time before a trip starts is not included but wait times due to transfers are included.}

_{Due to rounding, some charts may not add up to 100%.}

Elementary Program Density Table

The Program Density Index measures the density of certain academic programs in each region. The index is calculated as the number of program seats per 100 age-eligible CPS students who reside in the region. This index can be used to compare program availability across regions. For more information about types of programs, visit https://cps.edu/Pages/AcademicProgramRFP.aspx.

The West Side region has a high density of elementary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Personalized Learning programs. There are some elementary International Baccalaureate (IB), Fine & Performing Arts, Dual Language, and World Language programs.¹

PROGRAM DENSITY INDEX (NUMBER OF PROGRAM SEATS PER 100 STUDENTS)

¹_{Programs listed do not have admissions criteria for enrollment.}
²_{Data regarding the presence of programs in charter schools or the number of seats in programs at charter schools may be missing or incomplete.}
³_{STEM elementary programs include STEM, STEAM, Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology magnet and magnet cluster programs. Schools may offer STEM programming outside of magnet schools/magnet cluster programs.}
⁴_{Personalized Learning is a learner-driven instructional model that fosters 21st century skills by empowering every student to actively co-design their learning path, pace, and environment according to their individual needs, strengths, and interests. This data includes schools that are on the path to schoolwide adoption of this approach.}
⁵_{Many schools offer arts programming outside of magnet schools/magnet cluster programs. Schools receive a Creative Schools Certification indicating the strength of their arts programming. More information can be found on each school’s profile page.}
⁶_{Other includes: Humanities, Math/Science, Math/Science/Technology, Montessori, Montessori/Fine & Performing Arts, Scholastic, and World Language and International Studies schools and programs.}

_{NOTE: Several elementary schools are currently incubating programs that are not included in the figures above.
The following elementary schools will begin Dual Language programming next school year: Davis N (Greater Stockyards).
The following schools will begin Fine & Performing Arts programming next school year: Bright (Greater Calumet) and Nash (West Side).
The following elementary school is incubating or is a candidate for authorization for the IB Primary Years program: Kilmer (North Lakefront).
The following schools will begin STEAM programming next school year: Ruggles (Greater Stony Island) and West Park (West Side).
The following elementary schools will begin STEM programming next school year: Hernandez (Greater Midway).}

High School Program Density Table

The Program Density Index measures the density of certain academic programs in each region. The index is calculated as the number of program seats per 100 age-eligible CPS students who reside in the region. This index can be used to compare program availability across regions. For more information about types of programs, visit cps.edu/Pages/AcademicProgramRFP.aspx.

The West Side region has a high density of high school Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs. There are some Military/Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Selective Enrollment, Fine & Performing Arts, and Personalized Learning programs.¹

PROGRAM DENSITY INDEX (NUMBER OF PROGRAM SEATS PER 100 STUDENTS)

¹_{Selective Enrollment, Military, and IB programs have admissions criteria for enrollment.}
²_{Data regarding the presence of programs in charter schools or the number of seats in programs at charter schools may be missing or incomplete.}
³_{Many schools may offer STEM programming beyond those designated as Early College STEM schools.}
⁴_{Personalized Learning is a learner-driven instructional model that fosters 21st century skills by empowering every student to actively co-design their learning path, pace, and environment according to their individual needs, strengths, and interests. This data includes schools that are on the path to schoolwide adoption of this approach.}
⁵_{Many schools offer arts programming outside of these specific Fine and Performing Arts programs. Schools receive a Creative Schools Certification indicating the strength of their arts programming. More information can be found on each school’s profile page.}
⁶_{Other includes: AVID, Dual Language, Journalism, Science, Three-Year HS, and World Language and International Studies schools and programs.}

Elementary Program Seats Table

NUMBER OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM SEATS IN THE REGION

_{NOTE: Data regarding the presence of programs in charter schools or the number of seats in programs at charter schools may be missing or incomplete.}

High School Program Seats Table

NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SEATS IN THE REGION

_{NOTE: Data regarding the presence of programs in charter schools or the number of seats in programs at charter schools may be missing or incomplete.}

_{NOTE: Students can earn an ECCC in more than one program. Students earning more than one credential are counted in each program category.}

Elementary Schools

Enrollment, Seats and Choice Data By School

_{NOTE: CPS calculates seats using a set of space utilization standards. For more information, visit https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-facilities/facility-standards/. The unfilled seats calculation does not include the effect of overenrolled schools.}

_{Residing Attending (RA) refers to students who reside in the school’s attendance boundary and attend the school. Total residing (TR) refers to the total number of students who reside in the attendance boundary and attend any CPS school. RA/TR is a measure of whether students who reside in the attendance boundary of a zoned school attend that school. Citywide schools do not have an attendance boundary and are listed as N/A.}

_{Penn is co-located with KIPP - Ascend. KIPP - One is co-located with Orr HS.}

High Schools

Traditional High School Enrollment, and Choice Data By School Enrollment Choice

NOTE: CPS calculates seats using a set of space utilization standards. For more information, visit https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-facilities/facility-standards/. The unfilled seats calculation does not include the effect of overenrolled schools.

Residing Attending (RA) refers to students who reside in the school’s attendance boundary and attend the school. Total residing (TR) refers to the total number of students who reside in the attendance boundary and attend any CPS school. RA/TR is a measure of whether students who reside in the attendance boundary of a zoned school attend that school. Citywide schools do not have an attendance boundary and are listed as N/A.

Collins HS is co-located with North Lawndale College Prep - Collins HS. Orr HS is co-located with KIPP - One HS.

Options High School Enrollment Data By School

Enrollment

Elementary Programs

Program Type By Schools

_{NOTE: Data regarding the presence of programs in charter schools or the number of seats in programs at charter schools may be missing or incomplete.}

High School Programs

_{NOTE: Data regarding the presence of programs in charter schools or the number of seats in programs at charter schools may be missing or incomplete.}