Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools is the public school district serving Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the largest school districts in the United States. While primarily a K-12 system, Chicago Public Schools operates career and technical education programs that provide students with occupational skills training in various fields. No postsecondary enrollment, completion, or retention data are available through IPEDS reporting for this entity.

Career and technical education offerings within the district span areas such as health sciences, information technology, culinary arts, and construction trades, delivered through dedicated programs at various high school campuses across the city. These programs are designed to prepare students for workforce entry or continued postsecondary education.

Located in Chicago, Illinois, the district serves a large and diverse urban population. Students completing CTE pathways within Chicago Public Schools may transition into apprenticeships, trade programs, or community college credentials throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area.