Is Jones College Prep High School a good school?

Yes! Jones College Prep High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 697 Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Jones College Prep High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,973 students attended Jones College Prep High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jones College Prep High School?

Students at Jones College Prep High School are 34% Hispanic, 31% White, 18% Asian, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Jones College Prep High School

Summary:

Jones College Prep High School is a highly-ranked public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving over 1,200 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, standing out within the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Jones College Prep's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 79.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, far exceeding the 18.6% and 26.1% proficiency rates for the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 94.0% to 97.1%, and its dropout rate remains low, between 0.4% and 1.5%. Jones College Prep also demonstrates strong performance across diverse student subgroups, indicating its ability to provide an equitable and high-quality education.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Young Magnet High School and Payton College Preparatory High School, Jones College Prep stands out as a clear leader in academic achievement. Despite being part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is rated poorly, Jones College Prep appears to have access to significant resources, with a per-student spending of $14,733 in the 2022-2023 school year. This level of funding likely contributes to the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population, with 38.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 9-12

700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605-2109

(773) 534-8600

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,869

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,973

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.8%

White:

31.3%

Asian:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jones College Prep High School ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 5^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jones College Prep High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jones College Prep High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.8%), White (31.3%), Asian (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jones College Prep High School is 16.6. 119 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jones College Prep High School employs 118.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jones College Prep High School is $15,869. 131 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jones College Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones College Prep High School 6^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Jones College Prep High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jones College Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	94.17	17^th	586	97.1%
2004	96.55	10^th	592	98.3%
2005	97.61	6^th	590	99.0%
2006	89.25	37^th	596	93.8%
2007	98.61	4^th	612	99.3%
2008	98.22	4^th	624	99.4%
2009	98.31	5^th	632	99.2%
2010	97.56	6^th	643	99.1%
2011	98.95	4^th	655	99.4%
2012	99.17	4^th	665	99.4%
2013	99.25	4^th	670	99.4%
2014	99.34	3^rd	670	99.6%
2015	99.63	2^nd	614	99.7%
2016	97.52	5^th	643	99.2%
2017	99.84	3^rd	642	99.5%
2018	99.85	3^rd	647	99.5%
2019	99.97	1^st	701	99.9%
2021	100.00	3^rd	688	99.6%
2022	97.83	12^th	699	98.3%
2023	84.38	86^th	699	87.7%
2024	99.98	6^th	697	99.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	97.89	4^th	154	97.4%
2019	99.25	1^st	165	99.4%
2021	99.20	3^rd	160	98.1%
2022	99.83	1^st	170	99.4%
2023	98.85	2^nd	163	98.8%
2024	98.84	5^th	182	97.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	100.00	1^st	374	99.7%
2019	100.00	1^st	473	99.8%
2021	100.00	1^st	453	99.8%
2022	100.00	1^st	493	99.8%
2023	100.00	1^st	476	99.8%
2024	100.00	2^nd	482	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	100.00	2^nd	585	99.7%
2019	100.00	1^st	639	99.8%
2021	100.00	1^st	611	99.8%
2022	99.02	6^th	626	99.0%
2023	88.96	36^th	644	94.4%
2024	100.00	1^st	639	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.75	3^rd	620	99.5%
2019	99.92	1^st	665	99.8%
2021	99.99	3^rd	639	99.5%
2022	97.45	10^th	658	98.5%
2023	84.00	88^th	656	86.6%
2024	99.97	6^th	664	99.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.56	11^th	428	97.4%
2024	99.98	6^th	429	98.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.81	3^rd	619	99.5%
2019	99.97	2^nd	675	99.7%
2021	100.00	3^rd	653	99.5%
2022	97.51	15^th	664	97.7%
2023	84.03	83^rd	668	87.6%
2024	99.96	6^th	668	99.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	91.26	5^th	132	96.2%
2019	95.29	3^rd	130	97.7%
2021	94.53	5^th	135	96.3%
2022	84.57	18^th	141	87.2%
2023	68.81	44^th	134	67.2%
2024	91.76	8^th	137	94.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	100.00	2^nd	253	99.2%
2019	100.00	1^st	299	99.7%
2021	100.00	1^st	281	99.6%
2022	99.92	3^rd	294	99.0%
2023	92.37	22^nd	301	92.7%
2024	99.99	4^th	299	98.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.95	2^nd	291	99.3%
2019	99.99	1^st	317	99.7%
2021	100.00	1^st	317	99.7%
2022	98.91	6^th	335	98.2%
2023	83.24	36^th	333	89.2%
2024	100.00	1^st	336	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at Jones College Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.83	3^rd	548	99.5%
2019	99.96	3^rd	552	99.5%
2021	100.00	3^rd	553	99.5%
2022	96.85	12^th	560	97.9%
2023	79.60	88^th	557	84.2%
2024	99.98	6^th	554	98.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Jones College Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	29	586	2	196	1	n/a	n/a	0	814
1989	24	509	n/a	207	1	n/a	n/a	0	741
1990	15	514	4	253	2	n/a	n/a	0	788
1991	12	466	1	246	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1992	19	462	0	269	2	n/a	n/a	0	752
1993	27	509	2	295	2	n/a	n/a	0	835
1994	24	497	2	364	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
1995	14	591	11	286	0	n/a	n/a	0	902
1996	14	591	11	286	0	n/a	n/a	0	902
1997	19	576	2	258	0	n/a	n/a	0	855
1998	12	480	3	250	2	n/a	n/a	0	747
1999	13	290	4	178	1	n/a	n/a	0	486
2000	32	162	20	175	6	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	72	281	37	290	4	n/a	n/a	0	684
2002	131	248	73	264	4	n/a	n/a	0	720
2003	131	248	73	264	4	n/a	n/a	0	720
2004	135	247	83	246	5	n/a	n/a	0	716
2005	167	206	97	230	3	n/a	n/a	0	703
2006	194	189	95	222	5	n/a	n/a	29	734
2007	192	191	89	243	61	n/a	n/a	31	807
2008	195	155	83	223	5	n/a	n/a	46	707
2009	222	165	86	240	5	n/a	n/a	0	718
2010	235	203	115	263	7	n/a	n/a	0	823
2011	228	206	97	280	5	0	32	0	848
2012	242	213	94	282	7	1	32	0	871
2013	261	209	88	287	4	2	31	0	882
2014	363	241	116	359	4	4	37	0	1124
2015	497	283	157	436	4	8	42	0	1427
2016	620	281	200	503	6	9	48	0	1667
2017	705	286	228	516	7	11	62	0	1815
2018	726	259	248	537	6	14	71	0	1861
2019	724	227	273	562	6	11	105	0	1908
2020	726	230	275	554	2	18	163	0	1968
2021	794	199	280	557	3	16	66	0	1915
2022	755	213	298	556	4	14	69	0	1909
2023	676	243	335	613	6	10	58	0	1941
2024	617	237	364	667	11	5	72	0	1973

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jones College Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	814	42.6	19.1	n/a
1989	741	44.8	16.5	n/a
1990	788	43.6	18.0	n/a
1991	725	48.4	14.9	n/a
1992	752	49.8	15.1	n/a
1993	835	49.4	16.9	n/a
1994	887	53.6	16.5	n/a
1995	902	58.6	15.4	n/a
1996	902	58.6	15.4	n/a
1997	855	59.0	14.5	n/a
1998	747	55.6	13.4	n/a
1999	486	57.0	8.5	n/a
2000	395	48.0	8.2	n/a
2001	684	52.4	13.1	n/a
2002	720	53.0	13.6	66.3
2003	720	53.0	13.6	66.3
2004	716	45.0	15.9	64.9
2005	703	56.0	12.6	61.2
2006	734	57.0	12.9	57.4
2007	807	43.0	18.8	50.5
2008	707	46.0	15.4	55.8
2009	718	48.5	14.8	57.2
2010	823	50.5	16.3	55.4
2011	848	53.0	16.0	53.2
2012	871	52.0	16.7	50.7
2013	882	67.6	13.0	46.9
2014	1124	64.5	17.4	47.2
2015	1427	75.0	19.0	46.5
2016	1667	90.0	18.5	42.9
2017	1815	92.8	19.5	41.1
2018	1861	100.6	18.4	39.5
2019	1908	108.0	17.6	37.5
2020	1968	111.0	17.7	35.1
2021	1915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1909	111.0	17.1	34.5
2023	1941	117.0	16.5	38.3
2024	1973	118.5	16.6	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jones College Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	814	42.6	19.1	n/a
1989	741	44.8	16.5	n/a
1990	788	43.6	18.0	n/a
1991	725	48.4	14.9	n/a
1992	752	49.8	15.1	n/a
1993	835	49.4	16.9	n/a
1994	887	53.6	16.5	n/a
1995	902	58.6	15.4	n/a
1996	902	58.6	15.4	n/a
1997	855	59.0	14.5	n/a
1998	747	55.6	13.4	n/a
1999	486	57.0	8.5	n/a
2000	395	48.0	8.2	n/a
2001	684	52.4	13.1	n/a
2002	720	53.0	13.6	66.3
2003	720	53.0	13.6	66.3
2004	716	45.0	15.9	64.9
2005	703	56.0	12.6	61.2
2006	734	57.0	12.9	57.4
2007	807	43.0	18.8	50.5
2008	707	46.0	15.4	55.8
2009	718	48.5	14.8	57.2
2010	823	50.5	16.3	55.4
2011	848	53.0	16.0	53.2
2012	871	52.0	16.7	50.7
2013	882	67.6	13.0	46.9
2014	1124	64.5	17.4	47.2
2015	1427	75.0	19.0	46.5
2016	1667	90.0	18.5	42.9
2017	1815	92.8	19.5	41.1
2018	1861	100.6	18.4	39.5
2019	1908	108.0	17.6	37.5
2020	1968	111.0	17.7	35.1
2021	1915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1909	111.0	17.1	34.5
2023	1941	117.0	16.5	38.3
2024	1973	118.5	16.6	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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