Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col

931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
2/
10
Bottom 50%
DRW College Prep is a public 4-year charter high school located in the Homan Square in Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. DRW College Prep is set to grow to a campus that will serve 800 students grades nine through twelve.
Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 75-79% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Navy Blue, Yellow
School Calendar

School Rankings

Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col 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-drw Trading Col is 0.04, 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)
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
6-9%
27%
≤5%
30%
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
(22-23)
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
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-drw Trading Col's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col is ranked #2996 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col?
372 students attend Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col?
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col offer ?
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col part of?
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col located?
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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