One In 10 CPS High Schoolers Now Attend Schools For Dropouts — And That Could Grow Post Pandemic – WBEZ (Chicago)

This fall, thousands of teens will return to schools after failing multiple classes, putting them at high risk of dropping out, but it's unclear whether these alternative schools are prepared for the moment. A new report says students in these 39 Options schools, which are mostly on the city’s South and West sides, likely need highly resourced programs tailored to their particular needs to be successful.