School System Statistics: 544 schools in district. PreK-12th. grades. 414,396 students enrolled. 23,523 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 21.7:1 (Elementary); 20.2:1 (Secondary). 55.4% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 44.6% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,102.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Early Childhood, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Tutoring, Preschool Screening, PTA.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): Third Grade Reading - 177. Third Grade Math - 225. Third Grade Writing - 16.7. Fourth Grade Science - 179. Fourth Grade Social Studies - 180. Sixth Grade Reading - 162. Sixth Grade Math - 221. Sixth Grade Writing - 20.5. Seventh Grade Science - 200. Seventh Grade Social Studies - 186. Eighth Grade Reading - 177. Eighth Grade Math - 226. Eighth Grade Writing - 22.4. Tenth Grade Reading - 160. Tenth Grade Writing - 23.5. Tenth Grade Math - 190. Eleventh Grade Science - 210. Eleventh Grade Social Studies - 190. Composite ACT - 17.1. High School Graduation Rate - 65.2%.

Magnet School Programs: Application periods are November 15-January 16 for the High Schools and November 15-December 16 for the Elementary and Middle Schools. Information about Magnet School programs is available in the school system's publication "Options for Knowledge," which can be obtained at any local school or from the district office (magnet school descriptions below have been taken from this publication).

Jones Metropolitan High. 606 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605, 773-534-8600.

Magnet Programs: Magnet Programs: Majors in Banking and Economics, Hotel/Motel Management, Paralegal, Marketing, Word Processing, Executive Assistant, Medical Assistant, Academy of Finance and Accounting (Grades 11-12).

Whitney Young Magnet High. 211 S. Laflin Ave., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7500.

Magnet Programs: Academic High School, 6-year program offering gifted & talented students a chance to move through course material at their own pace. Students stay with their age-group peers throughout the six years and lab courses start in the seventh grade. Program for grades 7-12, testing is required, call school for information.

Near North Career Magnet High. 1450 N. Larabee St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8330.

Magnet Programs: Magnet Programs: Architecture, Auto Mechanics, Combined Metals, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, Restaurant Management, and Career Preparation (Data Processing, Opthalmology, and Hotel-Restaurant Management).

Whitney Young Magnet High. 211 S. Laflin Ave., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7500.

Magnet Programs: Academic High School, 6-year program offering gifted & talented students a chance to move through course material at their own pace. Students stay with their age-group peers throughout the six years and lab courses start in the seventh grade. Program for grades 7-12, testing is required, call school for information.

Ogden Elementary. 24 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8110.

Magnet Programs: Pre-International Baccalaureate (PIB) Program (prepares academically able Junior High students for the International Baccalaureate High School Program). Testing is required (773-534-8230 for information).

Franklin Fine Arts Magnet School. 225 W. Evergreen Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8510.

Magnet Programs: Fine Arts. Specialty areas: Performing and Creative Arts.

Byrd Community Academy. 363 W. Hill St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8430.

Magnet Programs: Math/Communications Magnet Program. Specialty areas: Math, Fine Arts, Computer & Science Lab, Hands-On Science, Learning Styles. As a community academy, priority for enrollment goes to children living within the school's attendance boundaries.

Jenner Elementary. 1009 N. Cleveland Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8440.

Magnet Programs: Specialty school (designed to enhance the programs offered at selected neighborhood schools) - emphasis on fine arts. Students are accepted on a space available basis. Application dates: December 15 - January 16.

Manierre Elementary. 1420 N. Hudson Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8456.

Magnet Programs: Communications Arts: Drama, Video Production, Journalism, and Desktop Publishing.

Schiller Elementary. 640 W. Scott St., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8490.

Magnet Programs: Open Enrollment school (allows enrollment from students within a five mail radius of the school, space-permitting).

Galileo Scholastic Academy. 820 S. Carpenter, Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7020.

Magnet Programs: Magnet School - Area of emphasis: Math/Science & Technology, Band.

Jefferson Elementary. 1522 W. Fillmore St., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7305.

Magnet Programs: Open Enrollment school (allows enrollment from students within a five mail radius of the school, space-permitting).

Andrew Jackson Language Academy. 1340 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7000.

Magnet Programs: Foreign Language Magnet School - aiming at proficiency in foreign language (French, Spanish, Italian & Russian).

Skinner Classical School. 111 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7790.

Magnet Programs: Classical School (program for students with high academic potential, provides an accelerated and highly structured program of instruction in math, science, social studies, foreign language, and the humanities.

Riis Elementary. 1018 S. Lytle St., Chicago, IL 60607, 773-534-7120.

Truth Elementary. 12443 N. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 773-534-8120.

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Fieldhouse, Ice Rink(s), Swimming Pool(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Fitness, Music.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Yoga, Music.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Handball/Racquetball, Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Teen Club, Gymnastics, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Basketball.

Other Services: Preschool.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Gymnastics, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pools, Assembly Hall, Kitchen.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Music.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Music.

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Auditorium, Kitchen.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Track, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Auditorium/Stage, Kitchen, Spray Pool, Shuffleboard.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Soccer, Football, Tennis, Basketball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Tennis, Basketball.