Carl Schurz High School is a public four-year high school located in the Irving Park neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is named after German–American Carl Schurz, a statesman, soldier, and advocate of democracy in Germany.
Serving 1,344 students in grades 9-12, Schurz 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schurz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Schurz High School's student population of 1,344 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Schurz High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schurz High School is 0.33, 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
#3218 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
81%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schurz High School's ranking?
Schurz High School is ranked #3218 out of 3,426 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schurz High School?
The graduation rate of Schurz High School is 70%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schurz High School?
1,344 students attend Schurz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Schurz High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schurz High School?
Schurz High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schurz High School offer ?
Schurz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Schurz High School part of?
Schurz High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Schurz High School located?
Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Old Irving Park.
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