Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools is a public education organization based in Chicago, Illinois. It employs 89 people and generates $50 million in annual revenue. Intrinsic Schools operates two public schools that are open to all students with no tuition, entrance exams, or other selective criteria. These schools offer a revolutionary model of public education designed to prepare all students for postsecondary success and future endeavors. The organization's unique approach emphasizes collaboration, a sense of belonging, and individualized goal setting. Students learn essential skills such as thinking critically, problem-solving, communication, and reflection, while also developing Empathy, Perseverance, Identity, and Curiosity (EPIC) Core Values. Intrinsic Schools differentiates itself through several key features. These include strong academic results, a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), active family participation, comprehensive administrative and back-office support, and ongoing collaboration with teachers, administrators, and researchers from Chicago and the United States. The organization also boasts award-winning facilities and a consistently invested senior leadership team. For more information about Intrinsic Schools, please visit their website at intrinsicschools.org.