Chicago Bulls College Prep is a public four-year charter high school located on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after the Chicago Bulls basketball team, which endowed the school.
Serving 1,156 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep's student population of 1,156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Black, White, Red
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2467 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
48%
28%
Black
50%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep is ranked #2467 out of 3,426 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep?
1,156 students attend Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep?
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep offer ?
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep part of?
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep located?
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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