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Solorio High School vs. Hancock College Preparatory High School

Should I attend Solorio High School or Hancock College Preparatory High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Solorio High School
5400 S St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hancock College Preparatory High School
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Solorio High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,010 students in grades 9-12, Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,288 students
1,010 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
59 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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Test Scores

#2020 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#819 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
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20%
(Top 50% in IL)
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solorio High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
41%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solorio High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock College Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
(Top 30% in IL)(17-18 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 30% in IL)(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart display graduation rate of Solorio High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
This chart display graduation rate of Hancock College Preparatory High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
390
281
Grade 10 Students
290
243
Grade 11 Students
284
236
Grade 12 Students
324
250

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
97%
92%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
1%
5%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.06
0.15
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
80%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
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