Enrollment
1,710
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Hubbard High School
Federal NCES profile for Hubbard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993000889
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hubbard High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #74 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,710
- students enrolled
Hubbard High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hubbard High School ranks #74 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hubbard High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hubbard High School
Hubbard High School is a large high school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 1,710 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 20% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,710 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $21,050 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chicago's high schools, it stands alongside Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students): Hubbard High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 16.5:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Hubbard High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hubbard High School compares
Hubbard High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,710
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,710 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 108.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993000889
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
African American 3.9%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Hubbard High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 107
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Hubbard High School.
$21,050
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 29.9%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hubbard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hubbard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Standard public school
1,698 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hubbard High School
How many students attend Hubbard High School?
Hubbard High School has 1,710 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubbard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hubbard High School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hubbard High School?
The largest demographic group at Hubbard High School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hubbard High School?
Hubbard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hubbard High School rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Hubbard High School ranks #74 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.
Is Hubbard High School a good school?
Hubbard High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Hubbard 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.