Serving 990 students in grades 7-12, Brooks College Prep Academy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
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 (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Brooks College Prep Academy 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
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Brooks College Prep Academy High School's student population of 990 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
990 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Brooks College Prep Academy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks College Prep Academy High School is 0.33, 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
#306 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
80%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Brooks College Prep Academy High School is ranked #306 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooks College Prep Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Brooks College Prep Academy High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooks College Prep Academy High School?
990 students attend Brooks College Prep Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Brooks College Prep Academy High School students are Black, 18% 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 Brooks College Prep Academy High School?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooks College Prep Academy High School offer ?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Brooks College Prep Academy High School part of?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooks College Prep Academy High School located?
Brooks College Prep Academy High School is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Roseland.
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