The Southland College Preparatory Charter High School is a College Preparatory Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois. The school serves the communities of Richton Park, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Olympia Fields, and Park Forest.
Serving 586 students in grades 9-12, Southland College Prep Chtr 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 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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 Chtr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southland College Prep Chtr High School's student population of 586 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Southland College Prep Chtr 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 Chtr High School is 0.21, which is less 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
#1174 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland College Prep Chtr High School's ranking?
Southland College Prep Chtr 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 Chtr High School often compared to?
Southland College Prep Chtr 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 Chtr High School?
The graduation rate of Southland College Prep Chtr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southland College Prep Chtr High School?
586 students attend Southland College Prep Chtr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Southland College Prep Chtr High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southland College Prep Chtr High School?
Southland College Prep Chtr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southland College Prep Chtr High School offer ?
Southland College Prep Chtr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southland College Prep Chtr High School part of?
Southland College Prep Chtr High School is part of Southland College Prep Chtr High School District.
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