Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy is a public four-year selective enrollment magnet high school and middle school located in the Roseland neighborhood, near the Pullman District on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Serving 1,007 students in grades 7-12, Brooks College Prep Academy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks College Prep Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brooks College Prep Academy High School's student population of 1,007 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,007 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres (160,000 m2)
School Motto
Be Brooks!
School Rankings
Brooks College Prep Academy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks College Prep Academy High School is 0.35, 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
#291 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
79%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: American Bald Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks College Prep Academy High School's ranking?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School is ranked #291 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooks College Prep Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Brooks College Prep Academy High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooks College Prep Academy High School?
1,007 students attend Brooks College Prep Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Brooks College Prep Academy High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooks College Prep Academy High School?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooks College Prep Academy High School offer ?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Brooks College Prep Academy High School part of?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Brooks College Prep Academy High School located?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Roseland.
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