Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Hancock College Preparatory High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock College Preparatory High School is 0.17, 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
#492 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Hancock College Preparatory High School is ranked #492 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hancock College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Hancock College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solorio Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock College Preparatory High School is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hancock College Preparatory High School?
1,013 students attend Hancock College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hancock College Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock College Preparatory High School?
Hancock College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock College Preparatory High School offer ?
Hancock College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hancock College Preparatory High School part of?
Hancock College Preparatory High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hancock College Preparatory High School located?
Hancock College Preparatory High School is located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in West Elsdon.
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