South Side - 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, 80% of high school students residing in the South Side region graduated high school in four years. This is lower than the district average of 84%.

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 South Side region, 57% enrolled in college after graduation. This is lower than the district average of 65%.

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

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 South Side region, 62% enrolled and persisted in college. This is lower than the district average of 73%.

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

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/.