Hancock College Preparatory High School

4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,010 students in grades 9-12, Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,010 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hancock College Preparatory High School's student population of 1,010 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,010 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock College Preparatory High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#819 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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38%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
92%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
5%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Hancock College Preparatory High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
82%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Hancock College Preparatory High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Hancock College Preparatory High School is ranked #819 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock College Preparatory High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hancock College Preparatory High School?
1,010 students attend Hancock College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hancock College Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock College Preparatory High School?
Hancock College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock College Preparatory High School offer ?
Hancock College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hancock College Preparatory High School part of?
Hancock College Preparatory High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hancock College Preparatory High School located?
Hancock College Preparatory High School is located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in West Elsdon.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,010 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 82% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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