Serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12, Payton College Preparatory 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 96% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Payton College Preparatory 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 Payton College Preparatory 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Payton College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Payton College Preparatory High School is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Payton College Preparatory High School?
1,233 students attend Payton College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Payton College Preparatory High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payton College Preparatory High School?
Payton 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 Payton College Preparatory High School offer ?
Payton College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Payton College Preparatory High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Payton College Preparatory High School located?
Payton College Preparatory High School is located in the Near North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Near North.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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