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Schurz High School

Public | 9-12 | 2360 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 15, 2011

I think this school would be okay if the students knew how to behave other than that this school is good [;
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 14, 2010

This school is bad because the students appearance is HORRIBLE and when the students came out there is police officers there and that's creepy.


Posted August 4, 2008

I am a recent alumni that graduated june 2008. This school is an amazing and i recommend anyone and everyone to go to this school. I have had such a wonderful experience. The teachers are great and the students as well. You can join any team, club or program and will not be judged, discriminated against, or be made fun of while there. I was in JROTC and I was never made fun of for being in my green uniform. Many people think that being in JROTC they might be made fun of. Schurz has many wonderful activities and is a great school but because of all the negativity towards the school, many cannot enjoy.


Posted November 29, 2007

Schurz really gets a bad rap. It's staff is solid, and there are so many things available, for students and parents to take advantage of, it's amazing. Unfortunately, parent involvement is minimal, and the students follow with a very apathetic attitude. The students that get involved get a great experience. Well worth the effort. Go BULLDOGS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

Schurz has many prestigious programs, including the Academy of Finance. It is a highly underrated school - any child who puts forth his best efforts will succeed here, and be helped along by caring faculty and administration.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 4, 2006

it is a good school overall, with many great programs such as the Academy of Finance
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 9, 2006

Schurz is a great school - I should know, I'm a teacher here. The faculty is dedicated, and the students work hard. Our discipline is excellent, and the myraid of extracurricular activities offers everything from Finance Club to Italian Club.
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

508 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
12%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 51% in 2012.

508 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

507 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
12%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students14%
Female11%
Male16%
Black5%
Asian40%
Hispanic13%
Multiracial8%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low income14%
Non-low income8%
Students with disabilities (IEP)2%
Students without disabilities15%
English language learners5%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students15%
Female16%
Male14%
Black12%
Asian20%
Hispanic15%
Multiracial17%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low income15%
Non-low income19%
Students with disabilities (IEP)3%
Students without disabilities17%
English language learners3%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students15%
Female11%
Male19%
Black5%
Asian40%
Hispanic15%
Multiracial8%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White30%
Low income15%
Non-low income15%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities17%
English language learners6%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 79% 21%
White 10% 53%
Black 7% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3601 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
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Phone: (773) 534-3420

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