About CPS
Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. In the past five years, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.
In This Section
- Contact CPS
- Department Directory
- Stats and Facts
- District Data
- Finance
- Blueprint
- Leadership
- Chicago Board of Education
- Local School Councils (LSCs)
- Non-District School Management
- Policies
- Labor Relations
- Ethics
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- School Transitions
- Non-Discrimination Statement
- Protecting Chicago’s Students
- Operation Recognition
- Civic Action Recognition Awards
- Remote Access
- What’s New on CPS.edu
- Web Accessibility
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Our Blueprint
Learn about our three-year Blueprint for recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and seizing the opportunity to create a better, more equitable District.
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School Performance
Learn about our School Rating Policy and the performance of CPS schools.
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