Hope College Prep High School (Closed 2023)

5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hope College Prep High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students (18-19)
23 students

Showing 2010–2019. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
6 teachers

Showing 2010–2019. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
<50%
32%
(17-18)
<50%
37%
Hispanic
(18-19)
39%
26%

Showing 2010–2019. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(18-19)
44%
17%

Showing 2010–2019. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
(18-19)
13%
48%
Two or more races
(18-19)
4%
4%
100%
(17-18)
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
87%
47%

Showing 2009–2019. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Hope College Prep High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hope College Prep High School?
23 students attend Hope College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hope College Prep High School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hope College Prep High School offer ?
Hope College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Hope College Prep High School part of?
Hope College Prep High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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