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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States. Chicago Public Schools has set ambitious goals to read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
9
TOTAL
RATINGS
166

Chicago Public Schools Company Culture

Chicago Public Schools Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
Chicago Public Schools' Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Chicago Public Schools CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Janice K. Jackson Chicago Public Schools' CEO
Janice K. Jackson
79 /100

Diversity at Chicago Public Schools

Women at Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

49

Chicago Public Schools employees are 49% more likely to recommend Chicago Public Schools as a great place to work

62%Promoters
25%Passives
13%Detractors

Working at Chicago Public Schools

Working at Chicago Public Schools is rated average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Chicago Public Schools employees are most satisfied about Environment, CEO Rating, and Manager categories, putting Chicago Public Schools’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Chicago Public Schools was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Chicago Public Schools

C+

Overall Company Culture at Chicago Public Schools is rated C+

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Chicago Public Schools ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score

Chicago Public Schools Employee Reviews

Out of 8 Chicago Public Schools employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Chicago Public Schools improve their work culture.

72%
28%
Positive Reviews72%
Constructive Feedback28%

Positive Reviews From Chicago Public Schools Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Fantastic, organised, great leader, respectful, very professional
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are very attentive and helpful.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Everyone is always available to help.

Constructive Feedback From Chicago Public Schools Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Ability to work from home one day per week
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Enforcing/Promoting/Requiring communication among staff. 99% of the leadership team is excellent at communication. They need to require staff to communicate with one another.

Chicago Public Schools Company Information

Chicago Public Schools Company Overview

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States. Chicago Public Schools has set ambitious goals to

Headquarter 125 S. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
United States of America
Websitewww.cps.edu

Chicago Public Schools Employees

9 employees at Chicago Public Schools have reviewed Chicago Public Schools across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 9 Chicago Public Schools employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Chicago Public Schools are not very pleased with their total compensation at Chicago Public Schools, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Chicago Public Schools are pleased with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Chicago Public Schools are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Chicago Public Schools believe the environment at Chicago Public Schools is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Chicago Public Schools is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Chicago Public Schools work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Chicago Public Schools are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Chicago Public Schools - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Chicago Public Schools KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Chicago Public Schools' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Chicago Public Schools employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Chicago Public Schools Salaries

How much does Chicago Public Schools pay?

How much do people at Chicago Public Schools get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Chicago Public Schools is $99,599, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,717, or $57 per hour.

At Chicago Public Schools, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $299,154 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,002 annually. Average Chicago Public Schools salaries by department include: Engineering at $114,200, Legal at $299,154, IT at $101,472, and Sales at $182,060. Half of Chicago Public Schools salaries are above $119,717.

5 employees at Chicago Public Schools rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 5 employees at Chicago Public Schools rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$89k
$89k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$118k
$118k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$194k
$194k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$249k
$249k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$315k
$315k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$352k
$352k100th Percentile
$99,599*
Average Compensation
$119,717*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Chicago Public Schools Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Chicago Public Schools

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Chicago Public Schools across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Chicago Public Schools Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Chicago Public Schools PTO

Chicago Public Schools' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Chicago Public Schools' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time33%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution67%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo67%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Chicago Public Schools Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Chicago Public Schools

What is Chicago Public Schools address?

Chicago Public Schools location is at 125 S. Clark Street

Who is the CEO of Chicago Public Schools?

Chicago Public Schools CEO is Janice K. Jackson, their score by employees is 79

What is Chicago Public Schools eNPS?

The eNPS for Chicago Public Schools is 49

What is the salary for Accountant in Chicago Public Schools?

Accountant average salary in the US is 60k

What are the salaries in the IT in Chicago Public Schools?

The average salaries for IT in Chicago Public Schools is 101k

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