Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep

1454 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Golder College Prep is a public four-year charter high school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after the Joan Golder family. The school opened in 2007, and serves grades nine through twelve.
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-golder 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue, Purple
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School Rankings

Noble St Chtr-golder 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-golder College Prep is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2844 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
27%
15-19%
30%
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
28%
Black
27%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
89%
47%
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-golder College Prep's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep is ranked #2844 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep?
645 students attend Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep?
Noble St Chtr-golder College 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-golder College Prep offer ?
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep part of?
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep located?
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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