Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School

Emil Hirsch Metropolitan High School is a public four year magnet school in Grand Crossing.

Emil Hirsch Metropolitan High School has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.

Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School provides a safe environment for students.

Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School has great academic opportunities for students.

Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School creates an inspiring atmosphere for learning.

Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

7740 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL

Grand Crossing Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

3.0

3.7

252 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Afina Shakur Lockhart

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Average SAT Score
960

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
10%

Average GPA
2.88

Graduation Rate
44.5%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

C-

College Prep

B-

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

2.88

Reading Proficiency

10%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

23.1%

College Prep

Average SAT

960

Math

470

Verbal

500

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

AP Math Enrollment

Very Low

AP Science Enrollment

Very Low

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

85:1

Student Diversity

Male

57.9%

Female

42.1%

Black

97%

Two or more races

1.2%

Hispanic

1.2%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Northern Illinois University 14 Students

Western Illinois University 10 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 8 Students

DePaul University 8 Students

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College 8 Students

Roosevelt University 7 Students

Illinois State University 5 Students

Loyola University Chicago 5 Students

Northeastern Illinois University 5 Students

National Louis University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 9 Students

Psychology 6 Students

Nursing 5 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students

Film and Video Studies 3 Students

Cosmetology 3 Students

Accounting 2 Students

Culinary Arts and Food Service 2 Students

Business Analytics 2 Students

Carpentry 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

1/9/2021

I liked how I was able to build a bond with some of my teachers on helping me with my school work . The field trips they took us on was really fun and good .I miss going to that school .

4.0 Alum

8/26/2018

Prepared me for college extremely well went out of state and had great experiences I was only there for my senior year but found unbreakable bonds.

2.0 NicheUser

5/10/2014

My school could do a whole lot better at keeping students from getting into fights and provide alternatives for those who do.

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5.0 parent

1/5/2023

My daughter graduated from this school year. It was a trying time during COVID but her teachers made it work. Would recommend.

1.0 other

2/21/2010

5.0 parent

10/25/2007

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List Price Range

$49K - $437K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$198,985

Median Lot Size

3,920 Sq Ft

% Renters

77%

Average Household Income

$44,717

% of College Grads

21.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,878 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

69.7%

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James Morris

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2 Baths
950 Sq Ft

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

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Land
2,613 Sq Ft Lot

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1 Bath
2,500 Sq Ft

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980 Sq Ft

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60619 Grand Crossing

Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.88, the graduation rate is 44.5%, and the average SAT score is 960. The average home value in this area is $198,985. Discover additional schools in the area, like Simeon Career Academy, South Shore International College Preparatory High School, Excel Academy of Englewood, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School.

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