Is Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep a good school?

Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep ranks 484 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep?

In the 2023-24 school year, 940 students attended Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep.

What is the racial makeup of Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep?

Students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep are 51% Hispanic, 42% African American, 5% Asian, 2% White.

Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Summary:

Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois that serves 906 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep's performance has been mixed. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 151 out of 701 schools and a 4-star rating in 2018-2019 to a low of 539 out of 699 schools and a 1-star rating in 2021-2022. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.2% to 98.7%, and a low dropout rate of 0.1% to 4.6%. Chronic absenteeism has been a significant challenge, with rates ranging from 10.8% to 60.8%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests like the SAT and ISA have been lower than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Chicago Technology Academy High School and Crane Medical Prep High School, Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep generally outperforms them in terms of graduation rates and test scores, but struggles with higher chronic absenteeism. This may be due in part to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 89.29% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite increased per-student spending, the school's student-teacher ratio remains relatively high, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608-1145

(312) 768-4858

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
484^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,551

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 940

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.9%

African American:

42.1%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep ranks worse than 69.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 37^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 28.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.9%), African American (42.1%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep is 16.7. 122 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep is $20,551. 87 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep 484^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep in the ranking list.)

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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 all students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	72.20	151^st	701	78.5%
2021	29.91	477^th	688	30.7%
2022	23.42	539^th	699	22.9%
2023	25.33	528^th	699	24.5%
2024	28.50	484^th	697	30.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	97.93	4^th	183	97.8%
2021	48.20	61^st	189	67.7%
2022	36.80	125^th	205	39.0%
2023	23.07	201^st	217	7.4%
2024	39.42	117^th	248	52.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	61.93	92^nd	473	80.5%
2021	55.21	127^th	453	72.0%
2022	50.46	145^th	493	70.6%
2023	39.01	227^th	476	52.3%
2024	45.25	192^nd	482	60.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	85.75	40^th	639	93.7%
2021	48.32	265^th	611	56.6%
2022	36.33	411^th	626	34.3%
2023	37.57	415^th	644	35.6%
2024	37.31	376^th	639	41.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%
2024	25.74	68^th	125	45.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	69.57	175^th	665	73.7%
2021	24.44	474^th	639	25.8%
2022	21.86	515^th	658	21.7%
2023	22.60	503^rd	656	23.3%
2024	22.66	494^th	664	25.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.52	363^rd	428	15.2%
2024	36.18	209^th	429	51.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	72.85	142^nd	675	79.0%
2021	34.53	407^th	653	37.7%
2022	24.81	500^th	664	24.7%
2023	28.41	485^th	668	27.4%
2024	37.15	393^rd	668	41.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.14	110^th	135	18.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	83.54	28^th	299	90.6%
2021	32.61	177^th	281	37.0%
2022	28.99	199^th	294	32.3%
2023	39.30	150^th	301	50.2%
2024	48.87	103^rd	299	65.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	81.71	42^nd	317	86.8%
2021	43.74	146^th	317	53.9%
2022	34.87	215^th	335	35.8%
2023	34.46	217^th	333	34.8%
2024	33.40	212^th	336	36.9%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	14	287	32	598	3	2	3	939
2019	11	280	29	606	3	1	4	934
2020	13	279	33	626	2	1	5	959
2021	13	315	37	631	1	1	5	1003
2022	9	284	37	575	1	1	4	911
2023	13	336	31	523	0	1	2	906
2024	15	396	45	478	1	2	3	940

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

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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 Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	939	n/a	n/a	85.3
2019	934	47.0	19.8	85.1
2020	959	70.0	13.7	85
2021	1003	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	911	54.0	16.8	78.4
2023	906	57.0	15.8	89.3
2024	940	56.0	16.7	82.8

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 Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	939	n/a	n/a	85.3
2019	934	47.0	19.8	85.1
2020	959	70.0	13.7	85
2021	1003	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	911	54.0	16.8	78.4
2023	906	57.0	15.8	89.3
2024	940	56.0	16.7	82.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,473 (11.7%)	$11,116 (88.3%)	$12,589
2020	$1,260 (8.7%)	$13,229 (91.3%)	$14,490
2021	$862 (5.9%)	$13,873 (94.1%)	$14,735
2022	$862 (5.9%)	$13,873 (94.1%)	$14,735
2023	$2,462 (12.6%)	$17,057 (87.4%)	$19,520
2024	$2,714 (13.2%)	$17,837 (86.8%)	$20,551

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 701 High schools	Ranks 528^th of 699 High schools	54%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep)	57.4	8.9	48.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep)	42.6	13.5	29.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep)	27.9	30.7	2.8%
End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	934	906	3%
African American	280	336	20%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	29	31	6.9%
Hispanic	606	523	13.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	11	13	18.2%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.1%	89.3%	4.2%

Schools Near Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)			IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	1231 S Damen Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 768-4858	940	56	16.7	82.8%	15 (1.6%)	396 (42.1%)	478 (50.9%)	45 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	28.5	484^th of 697 public high schools	30.6%		25.3	528^th of 699 public high schools	24.5%	44	19.0							10.2	14.6									$20,551	$2,714	$17,837
Cook County Juvenile-Jefferson Alt High School	Public	6-12	1100 S Hamilton Ave	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(312) 433-7110	0	47	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										96.9	97.7	97.7	97.7	98.5	96.9	96.9	94.6
Simpson Academy High School for Young Women	Public	6-12	1321 S Paulina St	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7812	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.8	100.0	100.0	87.5
Chicago Technology Academy High School	Public	9-12	1301 W 14th St	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7755	371	29	12.7	92.7%	3 (0.8%)	317 (85.4%)	47 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.8	661^st of 699 public high schools	5.4%	19								0.0	0.0	94.3	97.0	97.0	97.0	88.5	96.4	97.0	75.1	$24,697	$2,326	$22,371
Ombudsman Chicago West	Public	9-12	2401 W Congress Pkwy	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 243-1550	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										85.6	88.2	88.2	88.2	84.3	86.3	85.6	66.0
Crane Medical Prep High School	Public	9-12	2245 W Jackson Blvd	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7600	275	30	9.1	89.8%	2 (0.7%)	241 (87.6%)	30 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11.3	655^th of 697 public high schools	6.0%		11.2	623^rd of 699 public high schools	10.9%	32								0.0	3.6	98.1	99.6	99.6	99.6	96.6	99.6	99.2	92.0	$29,018	$6,221	$22,797
Noble St Charter-Chicago Bulls Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	2040 W Adams St	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 534-7599	1,156	74	15.6	86.8%	13 (1.1%)	582 (50.3%)	549 (47.5%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	20.9	544^th of 697 public high schools	22.0%		18.5	573^rd of 699 public high schools	18.0%	29	18.2							7.5	9.1									$17,827	$240	$17,588
Juarez Community Academy High School	Public	9-12	1450 W Cermak Rd	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7030	1,587	115	13.8	88.3%	21 (1.3%)	33 (2.1%)	1,507 (95.0%)	14 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	17.3	579^th of 697 public high schools	16.9%		11.8	621^st of 699 public high schools	11.2%	42	11.8							3.9	8.5	94.6	97.9	97.8	97.8	91.0	96.6	96.3	92.8	$17,321	$3,245	$14,076
Young Magnet High School	Public	7-12	211 S Laflin St	Chicago	60607	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(773) 534-7500	2,221	133	16.6	34.8%	534 (24.0%)	400 (18.0%)	632 (28.5%)	548 (24.7%)	4 (0.2%)	15 (0.7%)	88 (4.0%)	100	4^th of 697 public high schools	99.4%		99.4	4^th of 699 public high schools	99.4%		91.7	97.8	95.5	96.7	95.6	97.8	96.7	84.1	84.8	88.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	92.6	97.8	97.7	93.0	$16,374	$2,084	$14,289
Phoenix Military Academy High School	Public	9-12	145 S Campbell Ave	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-7275	403	27	14.9	88.3%	14 (3.5%)	51 (12.7%)	332 (82.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	23.3	514^th of 697 public high schools	26.3%		23.2	548^th of 699 public high schools	21.6%	34	42.7							8.7	10.7	98.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	94.2	99.3	99.5	89.7	$23,481	$4,535	$18,946

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