North Lawndale College Prep High School is a charter college preparatory high school in the North Lawndale community on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. North Lawndale is a community that has struggled for decades with poverty.
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins's student population of 276 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 1100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Campus Size
900 students in grades 9 to 12
School Rankings
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins 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 North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins is 0.08, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins's ranking?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins is ranked #3352 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins?
The graduation rate of North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins?
276 students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins offer ?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins part of?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins located?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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