At a glance
Reported students
82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Spry Community Links High School: 82 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
4.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 88
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.5:1
What the reported data says about Spry Community Links High School
Spry Community Links High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 82 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.2:1, below the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.3%) and Black (2.4%). English learners represent 46.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Spry Community Links High School
- 1How do the reported 4.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 46.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic96.3%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
YCCS West
High · Grades 09–12
80 reported students
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
High · Grades 09–12
74 reported students
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS
High · Grades 09–12
94 reported students
IJLA Charter High School
High · Grades 09–12
95 reported students
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Academy
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Public schools near Spry Community Links High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative HS High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Farragut Career Academy HS High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 490 | 0.5 mi |
| YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 174 | 0.5 mi |
| IHSCA Charter High School High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 567 | 0.7 mi |
| IJLA Charter High School High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 95 | 0.8 mi |
| North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 258 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spry Community Links High School
What grades does Spry Community Links High School serve?
Spry Community Links High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Spry Community Links High School?
Spry Community Links High School reported 82 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 88 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spry Community Links High School?
The calculated ratio is 4.2:1, based on 82 students and 19.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Spry Community Links High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spry Community Links High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Spry Community Links High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Spry Community Links High School in?
Spry Community Links High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Spry Community Links High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative HS (0.4 mi), Farragut Career Academy HS (0.5 mi), YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.