Hancock College Preparatory HS

Hancock College Preparatory High School serves 1,032 students in grades 9-12 on Chicago's southwest side, earning recognition as one of Illinois' stronger performing high schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide at #671 out of 3,819 Illinois schools, the school demonstrates solid academic achievement with an impressive 8.9 academic score. The school maintains a manageable learning environment with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio among its 67 full-time equivalent teachers.

Students show steady performance in English Language Arts, with 50% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, reflecting the school's college preparatory focus. Located at 4034 W 56th Street in the 60638 ZIP code, Hancock College Preparatory sits in a stable working-class neighborhood where families demonstrate strong commitment to education and community. The surrounding area is home to nearly 58,000 residents with a median household income of $85,374 and median home values around $274,100.

With a low poverty rate of 6.2% and nearly a quarter of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the neighborhood provides a supportive environment for students pursuing their academic goals in this large city setting.