- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Morgan Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993001002
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Park High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #110 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,349
- students enrolled
Morgan Park High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Park High School ranks #110 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170993001002 · Chicago, IL Other · MID · TRAD
1,349 enr · 19:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Resource Investment Index #110 of 394 schools in Chicago. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Morgan Park 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 1,349
Morgan Park High School
1,349 students
What this shows Morgan Park High School reports 1,349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Park High School compares
Morgan Park 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,349 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,349
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Morgan Park High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Morgan Park High School.
$22,699
Per student
+25%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 29.9%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morgan Park 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Park 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 other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
Standard public school
1,316 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan Park High School
How many students attend Morgan Park High School?
Morgan Park High School has 1,349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Park High School is 19:1, which is 36% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Park High School is African American at 94.4% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Park High School?
Morgan Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Morgan Park High School rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Park High School ranks #110 of 394 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 schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Morgan Park 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.
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