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Englewood Stem High School vs. King College Prep High School

Should you attend Englewood Stem High School or King College Prep High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Englewood Stem High School
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
King College Prep High School
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Englewood Stem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

King College Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Englewood Stem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, King College Prep High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
764 students
721 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Englewood Stem High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at King College Prep High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Englewood Stem High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at King College Prep High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Englewood Stem High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at King College Prep High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Englewood Stem High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at King College Prep High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1849 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2332 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Englewood Stem High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of King College Prep High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Top 10% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Englewood Stem High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King College Prep High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Englewood Stem High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King College Prep High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
72%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 10% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Englewood Stem High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of King College Prep High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Englewood Stem High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of King College Prep High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
145
237
Grade 10 Students
203
126
Grade 11 Students
207
232
Grade 12 Students
209
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at King College Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Englewood Stem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at King College Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
84%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Englewood Stem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at King College Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at King College Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at King College Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Englewood Stem High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of King College Prep High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
71%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at King College Prep High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at King College Prep High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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