Gary Comer College Prep is a Level 1 public grade nine through twelve charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois' Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after the Gary Comer, the founder of Lands' End and philanthropic entrepreneur.
Serving 1,007 students in grades 6-12, Noble St Chtr-comer College 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep's student population of 1,007 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,007 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Green, White, Grey
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep 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-comer College Prep is 0.04, 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
#3064 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
84%
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-comer College Prep's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep is ranked #3064 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep?
1,007 students attend Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep?
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep offer ?
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep part of?
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep located?
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
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