Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Southland College Prep Charter High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southland College Prep Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Southland College Prep Charter High School's student population of 579 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Southland College Prep Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland College Prep Charter High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southland College Prep Charter 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 displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southland College Prep Charter 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-bdEd9TU.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southland College Prep Charter High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southland College Prep Charter High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-T57u8O.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southland College Prep Charter High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southland College Prep Charter High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-T57u90.png)
Black
88%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southland College Prep Charter High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southland College Prep Charter High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-REOOTD.png)
White
2%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southland College Prep Charter High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southland College Prep Charter High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-52mGFA.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southland College Prep Charter High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southland College Prep Charter High School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-btzA4k9.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-bnR0XiE.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Southland College Prep Charter High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Southland College Prep Charter High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/142000/141514/southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-chart-hyScJt.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland College Prep Charter High School's ranking?
Southland College Prep Charter High School is ranked #1174 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Southland College Prep Charter High School often compared to?
Southland College Prep Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rich Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland College Prep Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Southland College Prep Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southland College Prep Charter High School?
579 students attend Southland College Prep Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southland College Prep Charter High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southland College Prep Charter High School?
Southland College Prep Charter High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southland College Prep Charter High School offer ?
Southland College Prep Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southland College Prep Charter High School part of?
Southland College Prep Charter High School is part of Southland College Prep Charter High School District.
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