Payton College Preparatory High School vs. Young Magnet High School
Should you attend Payton College Preparatory High School or Young Magnet High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Payton College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Young Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,260 students in grades 9-12, Payton College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,223 students in grades 7-12, Young Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,260 students
2,223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
130 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#4 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
92%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
97%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
147
Grade 8 Students
-
135
Grade 9 Students
288
462
Grade 10 Students
295
482
Grade 11 Students
351
502
Grade 12 Students
326
495
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
24%
% Hispanic
26%
28%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
32%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%