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Telshe High School

3535 W Foster Ave Chicago, IL 60625

Tel: (773) 463-7738

telshe.edu

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 139 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Telshe High School in Chicago, IL, is an all–boys Jewish high school serving grades 9 through 12 with total enrollment of 139 students.
Founded in 1960, the school is located in the North Park neighborhood within a large–city community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 20 teachers on staff.
Yearly tuition at Telshe High School is $25,000, above the Chicago private high school average of $19,207.
Telshe High School is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 139 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Telshe High School
9	38
10	34
11	34
12	33

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Grade 9 is largest with 38 students, while Grades 10 through 12 are smaller at 34, 34, and 33.

Year Founded

1960

Student Body

Total Students

139 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Telshe High School?

The application deadline for Telshe High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Telshe High School located?

Telshe High School is located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other private schools located in North Park.

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