Northside College Preparatory High School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(773) 534-3954
Northside College Preparatory High School serves 1,061 students in grades 9-12.
Northside College Preparatory High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Northside College Preparatory High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Northside College Preparatory High School's student population of 1,061 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2011, 2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,061 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northside College Preparatory High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northside College Preparatory High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2 out of 3672 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 20% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 29% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northside College Preparatory High School is Mather High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Peterson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Peterson Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 891 students10
0.2 miles
5510 N Christiana Av
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070 0.2 PK-8 891 - Chicago Jamieson Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 919 students10
0.5 miles
5650 N Mozart St
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2395 0.5 PK-8 919 - Chicago Mather High School Math: 24% | Reading: 14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,451 student10
0.5 miles
5835 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2350 0.5 9-12 1,451 - Chicago Von Steuben Metro Science High School Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,726 student10
0.6 miles
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100 0.6 9-12 1,726 - Chicago Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 291 students10
0.7 miles
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108 0.7 7-8 291
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