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Alcott College Prep
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2957 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alcott College Prep score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alcott College Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,558
Median home value
$538,300
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depaul College PrepPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Lane Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 4,525 | Compare → |
| Greenfields AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lake View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #288 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alcott College Prep is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alcott College Prep
Alcott College Prep is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 378 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,984 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcott College Prep
What grades does Alcott College Prep serve?
Alcott College Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alcott College Prep?
Alcott College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott College Prep is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alcott College Prep rank in IL?
Alcott College Prep ranks #1,984 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Alcott College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcott College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alcott College Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcott College Prep has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Alcott College Prep a charter school?
No, Alcott College Prep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alcott College Prep a Title I school?
No, Alcott College Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alcott College Prep?
76.5% of students at Alcott College Prep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (773) 534-5970
- Area population (ZIP 60618)
- 91,896
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60618; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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