Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School is a public four-year high school located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1926, Hirsch is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district. Hirsch is named for Reform Movement Rabbi Emil Gustav Hirsch.
Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hirsch Metropolitan High School serves the southeast part of Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hirsch Metropolitan High School's student population of 183 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Change the Narrative to Shift the Culture
School Rankings
Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Huskies Colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hirsch Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
183 students attend Hirsch Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hirsch Metropolitan High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hirsch Metropolitan High School offer ?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hirsch Metropolitan High School part of?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Hirsch Metropolitan High School located?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
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