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King College Prep High School

4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 606 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 13:1 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 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

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

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
King College Prep High School's student population of 606 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
606 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 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
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 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2332 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of King College Prep High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King 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.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King 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.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of King 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
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in King 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
94%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in King 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
1%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in King College Prep High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in King College Prep High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of King College Prep High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of King 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
84%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in King 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)
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in King 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 King College Prep High School's ranking?
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?
606 students attend King College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of King College Prep High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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?
King College Prep High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is King College Prep High School located?
King College Prep High School is located in the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Kenwood.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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