Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, Northside College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,061 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Northside College Preparatory High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside College Preparatory High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#3 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
23%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
35%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
97%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Northside College Preparatory High School is ranked #3 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Northside College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Northside College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Payton College Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Northside College Preparatory High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Northside College Preparatory High School?
1,061 students attend Northside College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Northside College Preparatory High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside College Preparatory High School?
Northside College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northside College Preparatory High School offer ?
Northside College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northside College Preparatory High School part of?
Northside College Preparatory High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Northside College Preparatory High School located?
Northside College Preparatory High School is located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in North Park.
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![[Wikipedia] Northside College Preparatory High School](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wEMFnn4Dwsg/0.jpg "Northside College Preparatory High School (commonly referred to as Northside College Prep, Northside Prep, NCP, or simply Northside) is a public 4-year selective enrollment high school located in the North Park neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1999, it was the first new CPS high school to be built in 20 years. It is a selective enrollment school, and teaches only at the Honors and AP levels (excluding the P.E. department). Northside has earned a reputation for academic excellence, and has been consistently ranked as the #1 high school in Illinois by US News and World Report.
In 2014, it was ranked #3 in the nation by Newsweek. The school's establishment, part of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's plan to reinvent the city's public school system, generated controversy in the city and in the education community. The facilities were built with a $52.5 million budget that critics said could have better served other schools in city.
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