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 | 50 | 40 |
| Options | 18 | |
| Total | 50 | 58 |
| Contract | Elementary* | High School** |
| Traditional | 2 | |
| Options | 4 | |
| Total | 0 | 6 |
| SAFE | High School** | |
| Options | 2 | |
| Total | Elementary* | High School** |
| Grand Total | 473 | 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 September 2025.
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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.
*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.
Students
Student Enrollment
Additional Student Information
| Information | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Economically Disadvantaged Students | 71.8% |
| English Learners (EL) | 27.3% |
| Students with Disabilities | 17.3% |
Student Racial Makeup
| Colors | Information | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | Latinx | 46.4% |
| Violet | Black/African American | 34.3% |
| Sky-blue | White | 11.8% |
| Blue | Asian | 4.9% |
| Green | Multi-Racial | 1.9% |
| Violet Light | Native American/Alaskan | 0.4% |
| Orange Light | Not Available | 0.2% |
| Gray | Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Yellow | Middle Eastern/Northern African | 0.0% |
Last updated September 2025.
Information provided by the Planning and Data Management (PDM).
Employees
All totals reflect unique employee count.
All Staff
All Staff Racial Breakdowns
| Colors | Information | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Violet | Black/African-American | 32.1% |
| Sky-blue | White | 30% |
| Orange | Hispanic/Latinx | 29.9% |
| Navy-blue | Asian | 3.7% |
| Gray | Unknown | 2.9% |
| Green | Multi-Racial | 1.1% |
| Violet-light | American Ind/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Blue | Middle Eastern/North African | 0.0% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
Teacher Racial Breakdowns
| Colors | Information | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sky-blue | White | 44.5% |
| Orange | Hispanic/Latinx | 25.6% |
| Violet | Black/African-American | 20.7% |
| Navy-blue | Asian | 5.2% |
| Gray | Unknown | 2.3% |
| Green | Multi-Racial | 1.4% |
| Violet-light | American Ind/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Blue | Middle Eastern/North African | 0.0% |
| Empty | Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Total Teachers | 24,651 | |
Principal Racial Breakdowns
| Colors | Information | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Violet | African-American | 45.3% |
| Sky-blue | White | 31.1% |
| Orange | Hispanic/Latinx | 19.1% |
| Gray | Unknown | 1.8% |
| navy-blue | Asian | 1.6% |
| Green | Multi-Racial | 0.8% |
| Violet-light | American Ind/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Blue | Middle Eastern/North African | 0.0% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% | |
| Total Principals | 514 | |
Last updated October 2025.
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Last updated October 2025.
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