Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Crane Medical Prep High School 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 28%). 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 11:1 is lower 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Crane Medical Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Crane Medical Prep High School's student population of 320 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Crane Medical Prep High School 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 Crane Medical Prep High School is 0.26, 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)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
85%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Crane Medical Prep High School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Crane Medical Prep High School often compared to?
Crane Medical Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curie Metropolitan High School, Corliss High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crane Medical Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Crane Medical Prep High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crane Medical Prep High School?
320 students attend Crane Medical Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Crane Medical Prep High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crane Medical Prep High School?
Crane Medical Prep High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crane Medical Prep High School offer ?
Crane Medical Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crane Medical Prep High School part of?
Crane Medical Prep High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Crane Medical Prep High School located?
Crane Medical Prep High School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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