Baker College Preparatory High School is a public four-year charter high school located in the South Chicago neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois. It shares its campus with Bowen High School.
Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-baker Campus 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 ≤10% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus's student population of 285 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noble St Chtr-baker Campus is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2821 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
84%
16%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble St Chtr-baker Campus's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus is ranked #2821 out of 3,542 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-baker Campus?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-baker Campus is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-baker Campus?
285 students attend Noble St Chtr-baker Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Noble St Chtr-baker Campus students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-baker Campus?
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-baker Campus offer ?
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-baker Campus part of?
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-baker Campus located?
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in South Chicago.
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