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Jones College Prep High School

700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
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Top 1%
Serving 1,941 students in grades 9-12, Jones College Prep High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jones College Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jones College Prep High School's student population of 1,941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,941 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jones College Prep High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones College Prep High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jones College Prep High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
90%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jones College Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jones College Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jones College Prep High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
6%
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Hispanic
32%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jones College Prep High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jones College Prep High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jones College Prep High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Jones College Prep High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jones College Prep High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jones College Prep High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jones College Prep High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones College Prep High School's ranking?
Jones College Prep High School is ranked #3 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jones College Prep High School often compared to?
Jones College Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Payton College Preparatory High School, Young Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jones College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Jones College Prep High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jones College Prep High School?
1,941 students attend Jones College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jones College Prep High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones College Prep High School?
Jones College Prep High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones College Prep High School offer ?
Jones College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jones College Prep High School part of?
Jones College Prep High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Jones College Prep High School located?
Jones College Prep High School is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Chicago Loop.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break (No School) (A/B Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
馃 Thanksgiving Break (No School) (JCP Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School) (A/B Calendar)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
馃尯 Spring Break (No School) (JCP Events)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Underclassmen Yearbook Signing/Last Day (A/B Calendar)
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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