Gage Park High School is a public four-year high school located in the Gage Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1939, Gage Park is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Gage 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gage Park High School's student population of 392 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gage 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 Gage Park High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
76%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
53%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gage Park High School's ranking?
Gage Park High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gage Park High School?
The graduation rate of Gage Park High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gage Park High School?
392 students attend Gage Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gage Park High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gage Park High School?
Gage Park High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gage Park High School offer ?
Gage Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gage Park High School part of?
Gage Park High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Gage Park High School located?
Gage Park High School is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.
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