Jones College Prep High School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(773) 534-8600
Jones College Prep High School serves 1,861 students in grades 9-12.
Jones College Prep High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Jones College Prep High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Jones College Prep High School's student population of 1,861 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2006, 2012, 2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,861 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jones College Prep High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jones College Prep High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #10 out of 3672 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 26% |
| Black | 14% | 17% |
| White | 39% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 12% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jones College Prep High School is Intrinsic Charter High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Loop Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago South Loop Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 785 students10
0.5 miles
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690 0.5 K-8 785 - Chicago Intrinsic Charter High School Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 1,010 student10
0.6 miles
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735 0.6 7-12 1,010 - Chicago Noble Street Chtr-muchin College Prep Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 956 students10
0.6 miles
1 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 445-4680 0.6 9-12 956 - Chicago Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 409 students10
0.6 miles
17 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 999-9360 0.6 10-12 409 - Chicago Chicago Virtual Charter School Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 689 students10
1.2 miles
38 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 267-4486 1.2 K-12 689
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