School System Statistics: 544 schools in district. PreK-12th. grades. 414,396 students enrolled. 23,523 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 21.7:1 (Elementary); 20.2:1 (Secondary). 55.4% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 44.6% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,102.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Early Childhood, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Tutoring, Preschool Screening, PTA.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): Third Grade Reading - 177. Third Grade Math - 225. Third Grade Writing - 16.7. Fourth Grade Science - 179. Fourth Grade Social Studies - 180. Sixth Grade Reading - 162. Sixth Grade Math - 221. Sixth Grade Writing - 20.5. Seventh Grade Science - 200. Seventh Grade Social Studies - 186. Eighth Grade Reading - 177. Eighth Grade Math - 226. Eighth Grade Writing - 22.4. Tenth Grade Reading - 160. Tenth Grade Writing - 23.5. Tenth Grade Math - 190. Eleventh Grade Science - 210. Eleventh Grade Social Studies - 190. Composite ACT - 17.1. High School Graduation Rate - 65.2%.

Magnet School Programs: Application periods are November 15-January 16 for the High Schools and November 15-December 16 for the Elementary and Middle Schools. Information about Magnet School programs is available in the school system's publication "Options for Knowledge," which can be obtained at any local school or from the district office (magnet school descriptions below have been taken from this publication).

Kenwood Academy. 5015 S. Blackstone, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1350

Magnet School: Academic High School for grades 7-12 (6-year program for gifted and talented students that allows them to move through course material at their own pace). Testing is required (773-535-1350 for information). Special application form (available at the school) is required.

Hyde Park Career Academy. 6220 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0880

Magnet Programs: Journalism, Drama, Radio-Television, and Computer Programming.

Englewood High. 6201 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3600

Magnet Programs: ASTRA (Accelerated Skills in Technical and Related Areas)--Computer Science, Word Processing, Math, and Entrepreneurial Awareness; Tech Prep Curriculum, including Business, and Medical Technologies, Metals Technology/Engineering, and Food Management/Catering.

Robeson High. 6835 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3800

Magnet Programs: ASTRA (Accelerated Skills in Technical and Related Areas)--Computer Science, Word Processing, Math, and Entrepreneurial Awareness; Triple E--Education, Excellence, Equity (intensive program in Math, English and Science with a focus on Freshman students).

Tilden High School. 4747 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1625

Magnet Programs: School Achievement Structure (SAS) school (use of 10 routines aimed at elevating student achievement levels; four academies (gifted & talented, technical preparation, travel & tourism, and JROTC); Business; Computer Aided Programs to enhance and enrich language arts and math skills.

King High School. 4445 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1180

Magnet Programs: School of Business, including finance, accounting, clerical, computer education, and marketing & distribution.

Phillips High School. 244 E. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1607

Magnet Program for academically talented students. Emphasis on academic skill development, career and college preparation, reading and math support, math, science and technology. Also offers Paideia (high expectation liberal arts and sciences curriculum using the Socratic seminar to help develop student abilities for thought and self-expression) and Foundations Programs.

Du Sable High. 4934 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1100

Magnet Programs: Small school-within-a-school Organization, Medical Technology, Business/ Computer Technology, Law/Economics/Government, Health/Athletics/Technology, Journalism/Communications, Performing Arts/Humanities, Math/Technology, ISIS (Institute for the Study of Individual Skills), Culinary Arts & Personal Development for the 21st. Century.

Dunbar Vocationl High. 3000 S. M.L.K. Dr., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9000

Richards Vocational High. 5017 S. Bishop, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-534-4945

Murray Language Academy. 5335 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-0585

Magnet School: Foreign Language Program (French, Japanese, Spanish).

Sheridan Math/Science Academy. 533 W. 27th. St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9120

Magnet School: Focus on Math and Science.

Dyett Middle School. 555 E. 51st. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1825

Magnet Programs: Fine Arts, Computers and TV Studio.

South Loop Elementary. 1212 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-8690

Magnet Program: Fine Arts.

Ray Elementary. 5631 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0970

Magnet Programs: Math, Science, and Computers; Intensive Language Arts.

Shoesmith Elementary. 1330 E. 50th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1765

Magnet Programs: Math and Computers.

Avalon Park Elementary. 8045 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-6615

Magnet Programs (Grades 1-8): Spanish Language & Culture; Computer Technology, Algebra (Grades 7-8).

Graham Elementary. 4436 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1308

Magnet Programs: Reading Computer Lab & Science Lab.

Beasley Academic Center. 5255 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1230

Magnet Programs: Regional Gifted Center (provides appropriate services for children identified as gifted, including a curriculum that is faster-paced, broader in scope and presenting subject matter in greater depth than the programs in most neighborhood schools). Testing is required for the regional gifted center program (773-535-2230 for info.). Beasley also offers a Math, Hands-On Science and Computer Science Magnet School Program.

Magnet Programs: Biology/Physics Lab, Computer Resource Center.

Harte Elementary. 1556 E. 56th. St., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0870

Magnet Programs: Math, Science, Technology, and Music Academy.

Wirth Experimental School. 4959 S. Blackstone, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1410

Magnet Programs: International Studies (political, geographic, economic), Band, Afro-centric Education, Foreign Language, Computer Education, Experimental Math & Science.

Open Enrollment schools (allow enrollment from students within a five mile radius of the school, space-permitting). The following are open enrollment schools.

Burke Elementary. 5356 S. Dr. M L King Dr., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1325

Drake Elementary. 2722 S. M.L. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9130

Fermi Elementary. 1415 E. 70th. St., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0540

Fuller Elementary. 4214 S. St. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1687

Woodson North Elementary. 4415 S. Evans Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1290

Woodson South Elementary. 4444 S. Evans Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1280

Wadsworth Elementary. 6420 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0730

Parkman Elementary. 245 W. 51st. St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1740

Banneker Elementary. 6656 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3020

Bond Elementary. 7050 S. May St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3480

Hinton Elementary. 644 W. 71st. St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3875

Doolittle Inter-Upper Elementary. 535 E. 35th. St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-535-1040

The Specialty School program is aimed at enhancing the curriculum offerings at selected neighborhood schools. Out-of-attendance area students are accepted on a space-available basis. Schools listed below are specialty schools

Dewey Academy. 5415 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1666

Magnet Program: Focus on Multicultural Studies.

Farren Elementary. 5055 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1440

Magnet Program: Focus on Fine Arts.

Seward Elementary. 4600 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60609,773-535-4890

Magnet Program: Focus on Communication Arts (program designed to improve students' oral and written communication skills through use of innovative instructional methods).

McCorkle Elementary. 4421 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1795

Magnet Program: Focus on Fine Arts.

Nicholson School for Science & Math. 6006 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3285

Magnet Program: Focus on Math and Science.

Richard J. Daley Elementary. 838 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-9226

Magnet Program: Focus on Dual Language (development bilingual & bicultural program that allow English and Spanish speaking children to improve skills in their native language and receive instruction in the other language as well).

Carnegie Elementary. 1414 E. 61st. Pl., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0530

Magnet Program: Focus on Literature through Reading.

Reavis Elementary. 834 E. 50th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1060

Magnet Program: Focus on Math and Science.

Community Academy: Priority enrollment is given to students within school's attendance area. The following schools are Community Academies.

Hendricks Community Academy. 4316 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1696

Magnet Program: Focus: Math and Science.

Parker Community Academy. 6800 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3375

Magnet Program: Focus: Back-to-basics; Math/Science/Technology.

Hope Community Academy. 5515 S. Lowe Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3160

Magnet Program: Focus: Science & Technology; Language Arts, Thinking Skills.

Douglas Community Academy. 3200 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9263

Magnet Program: Focus: Math and Science.

Kozminski Community Academy. 936 E. 54th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-0980

Magnet Program: Focus: Math and Science.

Pershing Humanities Academy. 3113 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9272

Magnet Program: Focus on the humanities (literature, history, art, music, geography, and foreign language); program brings artists and speakers into the classroom.

Ross Elementary. 6059 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0650

Doolittle Primary. 521 E. 35th. St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-535-1050

Evergreen Academy. 737 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4836

Brighton Park Elementary. 3835 S. Washtenaw, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-7235

Rachel Carson Elementary. 5516 S. Maplewood Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-9227

Abbott Elementary. 3630 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1661

Beethoven Elementary. 25 W. 47th. St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1480

Colman Elementary. 4655 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1450

Fulton Elementary. 5300 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-9000

Greene Elementary. 3537 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4560

Hamline Elementary. 4747 S. Bishop St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4565

Hartigan Elementary. 8 W. Root St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1460

Hedges Elementary. 4735 S. Winchester, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-7360

Libby Elementary. 5300 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-9050

McClellan Elementary. 3527 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1732

Sherman Elementary. 1000 W. 52nd. St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1757

Terrell Elementary. 5410 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1490

Bass Elementary. 1140 W. 66th. St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3275

Guggenheim Elementary. 7141 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3587

Holmes Elementary. 955 W. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-9025

Kershaw Elementary. 6450 S. Lowe Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3050

Sherwood Elementary. 245 W. 57th. St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-0831

Stagg Elementary. 7424 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3565

Wentworth Elementary. 6950 S. Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-534-3394

Yale Elementary. 7025 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3190

Haines School. 838 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3630

Chavez Elementary Academy. 4747 S. Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4600

Donoghue Elementary. 707 E. 37th. St., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-534-1784

Einstein Elementary. 3830 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1675

Mayo Elementary. 249 E. 37th. St., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1260

Mollison Elementary. 4415 S. M.L. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1804

Price Elementary. 4351 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1300

Raymond Elementary. 3663 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1749

Jackie Robinson Elementary. 4225 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1777

McCosh Elementary. 6525 S. Champlain, Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0560

Park Manor Elementary. 7037 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0560

Brownell Elementary. 6741 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-3030

Carter Elementary. 5740 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0860

Dulles Elementary. 6311 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0690

Dumas Elementary. 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0750

Fiske Elementary. 6145 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0990

Sexton Elementary. 6020 S. Langley Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0640

Healy Elementary. 3010 S. Parnell Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9190

James Ward Elementary. 2701 S. Shields Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9050

Overton Elementary. 221 E. 49th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1430

Williams Elementary. 2710 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9926

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), 18-Hole Golf Course, Golf Driving Range, Volleyball Court(s), Marina, Beaches, Bowling Greens, Bridal Path, Japanese Gardens, Fishing Pond with Pier, Bicycle Path, Lagoon, Cross Country Skiing, Sports Fields, Fieldhouse, Beach House, Swimming Pool(s), Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Dance, Theater, Teen Club, Parent/Child Class (5 years & under), Gymnastics, Games, Hockey, Football, Nerf Football, Soccer, Open Gym, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, S.S.A.A.C. Activities (13 years & up), Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Dance, Acting, Weight Training (at Dumas School - 21 years & up, & Wadsworth School - Women, 25 years & up), Volleyball, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Outreach, Weight Training (at Kenwood Manor & Martin Ferrell).

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Shuffleboard, Assembly Hall.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Ballet, Dance, Music, Game Room, Gymnastics, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Fitness.

Other Services: Child Care (After-school Program, 3:45-6 PM M-F, ages 5-13).

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium/Stage, Fieldhouse, Handball/Racquetball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, Boxing, Wrestling.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Other Services: Preschool (12:30-2 PM WF, 3-5 year olds).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Track, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Passive Recreation Area.

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Sports Fields, Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.

773-493-8687

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Basketball Court(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.

773-684-6474

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Bicycle Path.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Chess, Checkers, Ping Pong (15 years & up), Music (Piano).

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Music, Bidwisk, Chess, Checkers, Ping Pong.

773-268-4432

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Assembly Hall.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Teen Discussion, Ping Pong.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Basketball, Fitness.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Basketball.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Shuffleboard, Spray Pool, Bicycle Path, Bridle Path, Archery Range, Lagoon, Fishing Pond, Cross Country Skiing, Fieldhouse, Meeting Room, Assembly Hall, Kitchen, Fitness Center, Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Game Room, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Hockey, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Volleyball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Dance.

Equipment/Physical Features: Fitness Center, Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, After-school Recreation (2:30-5:30 Mondays & Fridays, for income-eligible youth ages 6-13), Karate, Swimming, Computers, Arts & Crafts, Board Games.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Dance, Swimming.

Other Services: Summer Day Camp.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Computer(s), Handicapped Accessible, Volleyball Court(s), Fitness Equipment, Track.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Dance, Volleyball, Hockey, Karate, Fitness, Baseball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Yoga, Massage, Aikido, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Other Services: Child Care, including School-aged care, Full-day Child Care, Summer Day Camp and Babysitting (for children while parents attend class, 2-hour limit per day, $1/hour).