Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, King College 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 721 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
King College 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 King College Prep High School is 0.10, 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.
King College Prep High School is ranked #2332 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are King College Prep High School often compared to?
King College Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of King College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of King College Prep High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend King College Prep High School?
721 students attend King College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of King College Prep High School students are Black, 3% 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 King College Prep High School?
King College Prep High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does King College Prep High School offer ?
King College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King College Prep High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 721 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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