Morgan Park High School
Tel:
(773)535-2550
- Morgan Park High School serves 1,407 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Morgan Park High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Morgan Park High School's student population of 1,407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 1,407 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morgan Park High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morgan Park High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2888 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morgan Park High School is Chicago Excel Academy High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Esmond Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Esmond Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Esmond Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 318 students
0.3 miles
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773)535-2650 0.3 PK-8 318 - Chicago Shoop Math-sci Technical Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 471 students
0.5 miles
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773)535-2715 0.5 PK-8 471 - Chicago Chicago Excel Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 245 students
0.7 miles
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773)629-8379 0.7 9-12 245 - Chicago Clissold Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 512 students
0.7 miles
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773)535-2560 0.7 K-8 512 - Chicago Foundations College Prep Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 209 students
0.8 miles
1233 W 109th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773)298-5800 0.8 6-9 209
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