Over 50,000 CPS Students Suspended in 2010-11

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Suspensionstories

Data obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education through a Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) request show that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) administered in-school suspension to 17,020 students, out-of-school suspensions to 40,662 students and 217 expulsions in the 2010-2011 academic year. Specific demographic information about these suspensions and expulsions has yet to be released.

Total Numbers of Chicago Public School Students Suspended & Expelled (2010-2011)

 

In-School Suspensions

Out-of-School Suspensions

Expulsions

TOTAL
Elementary School (pre-k-8th grade)

4,950

18,878

59

23,887
High School

12,070

21,784

158

34,012
TOTAL

17,020

40,662

217

57,899

 

 

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