Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Urban Prep West Charter 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%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Prep West Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Urban Prep West Charter School's student population of 91 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Prep West Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Prep West Charter School is 0.02, 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
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Prep West Charter School's ranking?
Urban Prep West Charter School is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Urban Prep West Charter School?
91 students attend Urban Prep West Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Urban Prep West Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Urban Prep West Charter School offer ?
Urban Prep West Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Urban Prep West Charter School part of?
Urban Prep West Charter School is part of Urban Prep West Charter School District.
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