Intrinsic 2 Charter High School serves 628 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School's student population of 628 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Intrinsic 2 Charter High School is 0.59, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
50%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Intrinsic 2 Charter High School?
628 students attend Intrinsic 2 Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Intrinsic 2 Charter High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Intrinsic 2 Charter High School?
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Intrinsic 2 Charter High School offer ?
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Intrinsic 2 Charter High School part of?
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School is part of Intrinsic 2 Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is Intrinsic 2 Charter High School located?
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Chicago Loop.
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