Excellent
#206 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 5% in state
Jones College Prep High School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school where students score 60 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
- Math 90% proficient (2021)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Jones College Prep High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones College Prep High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- 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
$118,403
Median home value
$495,900
Median rent
$2,402/mo
College educated
82%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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| Yccs-innovations of Arts IntegrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #25 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
Jones College Prep High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones College Prep High School
Jones College Prep High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,973 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Jones College Prep High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones College Prep High School
What grades does Jones College Prep High School serve?
Jones College Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jones College Prep High School?
Jones College Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,973 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones College Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones College Prep High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones College Prep High School rank in IL?
Jones College Prep High School ranks #206 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jones College Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Jones College Prep High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones College Prep High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jones College Prep High School a charter school?
No, Jones College Prep High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones College Prep High School a Title I school?
No, Jones College Prep High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones College Prep High School?
41.5% of students at Jones College Prep High School 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
- 1,973
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (773) 534-8600
- Area population (ZIP 60605)
- 34,256
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 60605; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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