Intrinsic 2 Charter High School serves 699 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- 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 699 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
42%
28%
Black
49%
16%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Intrinsic 2 Charter High School?
699 students attend Intrinsic 2 Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Intrinsic 2 Charter High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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