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Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr

High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8748 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60620

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$48,805

Median home value

$187,900

Median rent

$1,093/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.7 AP courses·316 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
5 boys'·1 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cics - Longwood CampusCharter · enrollment unverified5.63–121.0 mi1,200Compare →
Leo Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–121.1 mi207Compare →
Simeon Career Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.1 mi1,138Compare →
Cics - Ralph Ellison CampusCharter · enrollment unverified5.59–121.3 mi227Compare →

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.

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
#140 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

Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr

Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 522 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr

What grades does Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr serve?

Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?

Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?

The student-teacher ratio at Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr rank in IL?

Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr ranks #1,152 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr's MySchoolScout rating?

Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr a charter school?

Yes, Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr a Title I school?

No, Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?

82.6% of students at Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr 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
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
Area population (ZIP 60620)
66,511
Area average commute
38.4 min
Area median age
38.9
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 60620; 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, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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