Butler College Prep is a public four-year charter high school located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It shares its campus with Corliss High School.
Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson's student population of 695 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Grey, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
89%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson?
695 students attend Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson?
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson offer ?
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson part of?
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson located?
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson is located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Pullman.
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