Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana's student population of 333 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana's ranking?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 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 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana?
The graduation rate of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana?
333 students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana offer ?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana part of?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christiana is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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