Jones College Prep High School serves 1,915 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,915 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones College Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jones College Prep High School's student population of 1,915 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones College Prep High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jones College Prep High School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
29%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones College Prep High School's ranking?
Jones College Prep High School is ranked #3 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jones College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Jones College Prep High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jones College Prep High School?
1,915 students attend Jones College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jones College Prep High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Jones College Prep High School offer ?
Jones College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jones College Prep High School part of?
Jones College Prep High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School (A/B Calendar)
August 21, 2023 (Monday)
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