North Lawndale College Prep High School is a charter college preparatory high school in the North Lawndale community on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. North Lawndale is a community that has struggled for decades with poverty.
Serving 306 students in grades 9-12, North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ's student population of 306 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ 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 North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is 0.08, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
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 North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ's ranking?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is ranked #3352 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
The graduation rate of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
306 students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ offer ?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ part of?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ located?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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