- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Federal NCES profile for Hirsch Metropolitan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993000879
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hirsch Metropolitan High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #11 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 183
- students enrolled
Hirsch Metropolitan High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks #11 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hirsch Metropolitan High School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 170993000879 · Chicago, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Hirsch Metropolitan High School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hirsch Metropolitan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 183
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
183 students
What this shows Hirsch Metropolitan High School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hirsch Metropolitan High School compares
Hirsch Metropolitan High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Hirsch Metropolitan High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hirsch Metropolitan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hirsch Metropolitan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hirsch Metropolitan High School
How many students attend Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
The largest demographic group at Hirsch Metropolitan High School is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hirsch Metropolitan High School rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks #11 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Hirsch Metropolitan High School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.