CPS
CPS at 82.5%: Illinois' Largest District Trails the State by 6.5 Points
Chicago Public Schools graduated 82.5% of its computed 26,712-student cohort proxy in 2025, up from 76.5% in 2019. The 6-point gain since 2019 is substantial for Illinois' largest school district, but...
Four Illinois Urban Districts Remained Above 40%
Correction (July 21, 2026): The original article said Springfield hovered near 40% for nearly the full series even though it reached 57.6% in 2021-22. It also characterized Decatur's post-peak improve...