Morgan Park High School is a four-year public high school and middle school located in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1916, Morgan Park is a part of the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 1,245 students in grades 7-12, Morgan Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morgan Park High School's student population of 1,245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
White, Green, Forest Green
School Calendar
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Morgan Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Park High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Park High School's ranking?
Morgan Park High School is ranked #3331 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Morgan Park High School often compared to?
Morgan Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks College Prep Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan Park High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan Park High School is 83%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Morgan Park High School?
1,245 students attend Morgan Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morgan Park High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Park High School?
Morgan Park High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morgan Park High School offer ?
Morgan Park High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Morgan Park High School part of?
Morgan Park High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Morgan Park High School located?
Morgan Park High School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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