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 377 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 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% 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
School Overview
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 1300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins's ranking?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 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?
377 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, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 27:1, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District.
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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