Overview
Curie Metropolitan High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 3,099 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
3,099 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60632
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001198
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment3,099
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino83.8%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)