District Overview - Quality

A Note on Available Performance Metrics

CPS is currently transitioning to the new Continuous Improvement and Data Transparency policy. This policy replaces the district's previous School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP).

Once implemented, additional metrics will be published that offer a holistic perspective on student, school, and district performance. To learn more about the district's accountability redesign efforts or the updated policy, visit cps.edu/strategic-initiatives/continuous-improvement-data-transparency/.

How Has School Quality Led to Student Preparedness for Postsecondary Success?

High School Graduation

In the 2022-23 school year, 84% of high school students graduated high school in four years. Since 2019-20, the high school graduation rate has increased from 81%.

Map of 4-Year Graduation Rate by Home Region

NOTE: For more information about how the high school graduation rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/ or review the 5-Yr Grad Rate Fact Sheet.

College Enrollment

For high school students who graduated in 2022, 65% enrolled in college after graduation. Since the class of 2019, the college enrollment rate has decreased from 67%.

Nationally, college enrollment and persistence rates declined significantly between 2020 and 2023.

Map of College Enrollment Rate by Home Region

NOTE: The graduating class of 2022 is the most recent year that college enrollment data is available.

For more information about how the high school graduation rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/.

College Persistence

For high school students who graduated in 2021, 73% enrolled and persisted in college. Since the class of 2018, the college persistence rate has decreased from 74%.

Nationally, college enrollment and persistence rates declined significantly between 2020 and 2023.

Map of College Persistence Rate by Home Region

NOTE: The graduating class of 2021 is the most recent year that college persistence data is available.

For more information about how the college persistence rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/.