Stats and Facts

This page provides a statistical snapshot of the district for the school year 2023-2024. To learn more about a specific school, visit its School Profile Page.

Key Facts

Number of students enrolled at start of school year 2023-2024. Number of schools, including district-run, charter, contract, and SAFE schools.

Schools

District-run Elementary* High School**
Traditional 415 83
Options 4
Specialty 3 4
Early Childhood Center 5
Total 423 91
Charter Elementary* High School**
Traditional 53 40
Options 18
Total 53 58
Contract Elementary* High School**
Traditional 1 2
Options 4
Total 1 6
SAFE High School**
Options 2
Total Elementary* High School**
Grand Total 477 157

* Elementary schools currently serving or planning to serve students in primary through 8th grade levels

** High schools currently serving or planning to serve students in grade levels 9 through 12

Last updated August 2024.

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Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP)

ALOP High School**
Options Programs 8

** High schools currently serving or planning to serve students in grade levels 9 through 12

Last updated August 2022.

ALOPs are managed by external operators and offer self-paced, blended learning models with a half day scheduling option that follow all CPS policies and procedures.

Any 14 or 15 year old student who wishes to enroll in an ALOP must go through the 14/15 Year Old ALOP Enrollment Process.

Local School Councils (LSCs)

Representatives per Elected LSC

Community Residents Non-teaching Staff Elementary Student* High School Students**

*Elementary schools with 7th and 8th grades and no high school grades, this applies only to traditional elementary school LSCs.

**High schools with K-12, 7-12, 9-12, and 11-12 grades, this applies only to traditional high school LSCs.

Last updated October, 2022.

In addition to the standard composition of elected LSCs, the Appointed LSCs of small or alternative schools may have advocates and education experts. Military schools may have a Commandant, JROTC instructor, and Cadet Commander. Not all small or military schools will fill these LSC member positions.