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, 89% of high school students residing in the Northwest Side region graduated high school in four years. This is higher than the district average of 84%.
4-Year Graduation Rate Region vs. District Over Time
4-Year Graduation Rate Region vs. District Over Time
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 and were residing in the Northwest Side region, 73% enrolled in college after graduation. This is higher than the district average of 65%.
Nationally, college enrollment and persistence rates declined significantly between 2020 and 2023.
District Vs. Region College Enrollment Rate Over Time
College Enrollment Rate Region vs. District Over Time
College Enrollment Rate Region vs. District Over Time
NOTE: The graduating class of 2022 is the most recent year that college enrollment data is available.
For more information about how the college enrollment rate is calculated, visit cps.edu/about/district-data/metrics/.
College Persistence
For high school students who graduated in 2021 and were residing in the Northwest Side region, 84% enrolled and persisted in college. This is higher than the district average of 73%.
Nationally, college enrollment and persistence rates declined significantly between 2020 and 2023.
College Persistence Rate Region vs. District Over Time
College Persistence Rate Region vs. District Over Time
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/.