School Locator - What's New
v4.3
9/29/2021 Updated SQRP ratings for SY 2019-20.
v4.2
10/15/2020 Updated Tier overlay for new school year.
v4.1
8/26/2020 Updated School, Boundary ES & HS overlays, language and
downloadable PDF for new school year. Added ARA Region overlay.
v4.0
9/20/2019 - Updated map to remove dependency on Fusion Tables
because Google is shutting down Fusion Tables in Dec 2019. Data is consumed
dynamically from GeoJSON APIs which will allow changes to be displayed immediately.
v3.6
9/6/2019 - Updated tiers.
v3.5
12/7/2018 - Updated overlays, language and downloadable PDF for new
school year. MS overlay has been combined into ES overlay. Added HS Geographical
Network overlay.
v3.4
12/7/2018 - Added Network to the school detail panel.
v3.3
11/16/2018 - Updated comparison data to pull dynamically from the
same API as the go.cps.edu data.
v3.2
10/26/2018 - Updated SQRP ratings for SY 2018-19.
v3.1
10/1/2018 - Updated school programs, comparison info, downloadable
map, and Tiers overlay for SY 2018-19.
v3.0
04/18/2018 - Updated school data fusion table to reflect schools
and boundaries for SY 2018-19. Retained 4 closing schools but prevented them from
appearing as schools listed in an address search by removing their boundaries.
Updated Elementary, Middle, and High school overlays for SY 2018-19. Changed LSC
boundary alert text.
v2.99.1
11/10/2017 - Find Schools Near Me requires a secure connection
(HTTPS). Created a modal to explain and link to secure School Locator. Updated
school profile links to include http:// until profiles are on a secure connection.
v2.99
10/20/2017 - Updated SQRP ratings for SY 2017-18. Added more data
points to the detail panel. Updated disclaimer. Removed ADA and phone data from the
comparison table (ADA information was not sufficiently accurate).
v2.98
10/10/2017 - Updated Tiers overlay for SY 2017-18.
v2.97
9/5/2017 - Updated ES, MS, HS, CH, Safe Passage, IL House, IL
Senate, Wards, and Congressional overlays. Updated the SchoolData fusion table with
2017-18 school information (2016-17 comparison data).
v2.96
11/7/2016 - Added 2016 School Comparison data.
v2.95
10/20/2016 - Added the Tier number to the results panel (under the
yellow pin icon) when an address search is executed.
v2.94
10/17/2016 - Added URL Address Search. Pass an address into the URL
and the map will display your neighborhood schools. Add a Type parameter (HS or ES)
and it will filter the results. For example:
?Address=1234+N+Western+Chicago+IL+60622&Type=HS will return the neighborhood high
school for a student residing at 1234 N Western. City, State and Zip are not
required but should be added for more accurate results.
v2.93
10/11/2016 - Added link to GitHub repository.
v2.92
10/6/2016 - Updated School Ratings and Tiers overlay for SY
2016-17.
v2.91
9/8/2016 - Updated Safe Passage overlay and downloadable map PDF
for SY 2016-17.
v2.9
7/25/2016 - Updated Elementary, Middle, High School, Charter, IL
House, IL Senate, US Congressional, and Wards Overlays for 2016-17. School Compare
feature and School Classifications are using 2015 data until new data is acquired.
v2.8
5/1/2016 - Changed Advanced Search to display only Overlays and
added the Advanced Search filtering feature to search results. Added Local School
Council (LSC) button to school detail panel. The LSC button displays the LSC
boundary for the school. Added Transit and Bike overlays. Fixed Tiers overlay
showing 2014 colors. Updated directions button to show starting point on google maps
if there is an address in the input field.
v2.7
10/26/2015 - Student Count and School Ratings updated for 2015-16.
v2.6
10/19/2015 - Added 1/4 mile radius search. Fixed results when 0
schools are found.
v2.5
10/15/2015 - Added a "More Schools" button to the school detail
view. This button triggers a radius search around the school address. Added a "Show
All Schools" function to the search button. If nothing is entered into the input
field, clicking the magnifying glass will show all schools. Fixed result list
display bugs.
v2.4
10/01/2015 - Updated Tiers Overlay for 2015-16.
v2.3
08/28/2015 - Updated Safe Passage Overlay for 2015-16.
v2.2
07/29/2015 - Updated School Locations for 2015-16 pdf. Added
noscript tag for browsers that don't have Javascript enabled. Updated Elementary
overlay.
v2.1
07/27/2015 - Updated Find Me and long press to display address
search. Advanced search shows filters in the school count display and Grade Category
and Performance Rating check boxes are off by default. Schools with multiple
boundaries display individual boundaries.
v2.0
07/17/2015 - Redesigned layout to function better on mobile
devices. Added ability to compare schools, Google street view, enroll button, tour,
Find Me and long press to drop pin. Removed all programs except for Early Childhood
Programs until the new programs list is ready.
v1.5
01/14/2015 - Updated Programs Offered.
v1.4
12/03/2014 - Updated Programs and School Ratings information for
2014.
v1.3
10/9/2014 - Updated Tiers and Classification information for 2014.
Programs and School Ratings are not updated for 2014 in this version.
v1.2
8/8/2014 - Updated school location, boundary data, and political
overlays for 2014. Classifications, Programs and School Ratings are not updated in
this version.
v1.11
11/20/2013 - Updated to 2013 Network Overlay.
v1.10
10/03/2013 - Updated to 2012-2013 Performance Ratings.
v1.09
09/20/2013 - Updated program types and CPS Tiers for 2013.
v1.08
09/09/2013 - Added Performance Rating filter and icons.
v1.07
09/04/2013 - Changed default search to Search by School Name.
v1.06
08/22/2013 - Updated school list and school attendance boundaries
for 2013-14 school year. Added Safe Passage route information.
v1.05
04/02/2013 - Added Programs Offered: Early Childhood, Fine and
Performing Arts, International Baccalaureate, JROTC, Military Academy, Montessori,
Early College STEM School.
v1.04
02/11/2013 - Added Political Overlays: IL House, IL Senate, and US
Congressional.
v1.03
01/02/2013 - Updated API.
v1.02
11/16/2012 - Added Tiers Overlay.
v1.01
11/1/2012 - Added Pin Location verification display.
v1.0
10/17/2012 - The school locator launches with search by address,
school name, zip code, show all schools, Program Type filter, School Classification
filter, url search, .25 - 2.5 mile radius, three grade categories (elementary,
middle, high), eight overlays (elementary boundary, middle school boundary, high
school boundary, community area, ward, zip code, elementary network, and high school
network), help guide, video tutorial, faq and feedback form.