How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Curie Metropolitan High School | Hirsch Metropolitan High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,099 | 183 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Curie Metropolitan High School | Hirsch Metropolitan High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,599 | $25,599 |
| District | City of Chicago SD 299 | City of Chicago SD 299 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Curie Metropolitan High School | Hirsch Metropolitan High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| African American | 8.2% | 90.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88.1% | 9.3% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Curie Metropolitan High School | Hirsch Metropolitan High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 344.3:1 | 183:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.