Do Students Have Access to the Variety of Schools and Programs Offered?
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 cps.edu/rfp.
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.
Elementary Program Density Table
(Number of Program Seats Per 100 Students)
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/rfp.
The West Side region has a high density of high school Selective Enrollment and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. There are some Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Military/Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Fine & Performing Arts, and Personalized Learning programs.
High School Program Density Table
(Number of Program Seats Per 100 Students)
Early College and Career Credential Achievement
Early College and Career Credential (ECCC) programs provide access and support for rigorous, college-level, hands-on, and career-focused courses and experiences. ECCC programs advance student postsecondary success through earned college credits or professional credentials and the exposure to soft skills needed to succeed in college, civic, life, and the 21st-century labor market.
There are 7 different ECCC programs available to CPS students, including:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Dual Credit (DC)
- Dual Enrollment (DE)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
- Seal of Biliteracy (SSB)
CPS has set an ambitious goal that 60% of students will earn an Early College and Career Credential by the time they graduate and considers ECCC rates to be a measure of student preparedness for postsecondary success.
In 2021-22, 31% of students residing in the West Side region earned at least one ECCC compared to 46% of students across CPS. Of the 7 ECCC programs, students residing in the West Side region earned the most credentials in Dual Credit (13% of students) and Advanced Placement (11% of students) programs last school year.
ECCC Achievement by Program in the Region
ECCC Achievement by Program in the Region