2021 Community Milestones for Northwest Side

region: Northwest Side

  • Freshman Enrollment

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    N/A first-time freshmen from Northwest Side enrolled in a CPS high school in 2020–2021. See the Data

  • High School Graduation

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    N/A of 2017–2018 first-time freshmen from Northwest Side graduated high school by spring of 2021.
    • N/A CPS
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  • College Enrollment

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    N/A of 2021 high school graduates from Northwest Side enrolled in college in fall of 2021.
    • N/A CPS
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  • College Persistence

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    N/A of 2019 high school graduates from Northwest Side who enrolled in college in fall of 2019 were continuously enrolled through spring of 2021.
    • N/A CPS
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  • College Completion

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    N/A of 2015 high school graduates from Northwest Side who immediately enrolled in college completed a degree or credential by spring of 2021.
    • N/A CPS
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Region Context

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Census Data

Student attainment data must be analyzed through a critical lens which situates outcomes within the historical, political, and social context of a community. To help begin the deeper dive into the context of the community, below is a brief snapshot of some metrics describing the population of Northwest Side. To learn more, search for community organizations or historical societies in Northwest Side or further explore census data.

Northwest Side Chicago
Total Population 277,443 2,699,347
Race and Ethnic Breakdown of Total Population
  • 55% Latino
  • 35% White
  • 2% Black
  • 5% Asian/Pacific Islander
  • 2% Other
  • 29% Latino
  • 33% White
  • 29% Black
  • 7% Asian/Pacific Islander
  • 2% Other
Household Annual Income Breakdown
  • 17% below $25,000
  • 28% $25,000 - $59,999
  • 24% $60,000 - $99,999
  • 31% $100,000 or above
  • 23% below $25,000
  • 26% $25,000 - $59,999
  • 20% $60,000 - $99,999
  • 31% $100,000 or above
Percentage of High Schoolers in Chicago Public Schools 90% 86%
Highest Education Level of Population Age 25 and Over
  • 19% high school or less
  • 28% high school diploma
  • 19% some college, no degree
  • 34% college degree
  • 14% high school or less
  • 22% high school diploma
  • 17% some college, no degree
  • 47% college degree
Source: Data in the table comes from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey five-year estimates.