Foundations College Prep Charter (Closed 2023)

Foundations College Prep Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
≤5%
33%
(18-19)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
3%
26%
Black
(19-20)
95%
17%
White
(19-20)
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Foundations College Prep Charter?
256 students attend Foundations College Prep Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Foundations College Prep Charter students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Foundations College Prep Charter offer ?
Foundations College Prep Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Foundations College Prep Charter part of?
Foundations College Prep Charter is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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