City of Chicago School District 299

District Spending

The City of Chicago School District 299 spends $11,303 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The City of Chicago School District 299 has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The City of Chicago School District 299 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 15% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the City of Chicago School District 299, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The City of Chicago School District 299 serves 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.