Excellent
#33 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Northside College Preparatory HS
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.
5501 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
- Math 94% proficient (2021)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Northside College Preparatory HS score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northside College Preparatory HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,299
Median home value
$396,700
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
40.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60625; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Northside College Preparatory HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside College Preparatory HS
Northside College Preparatory HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,032 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Northside College Preparatory HS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside College Preparatory HS
What grades does Northside College Preparatory HS serve?
Northside College Preparatory HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northside College Preparatory HS?
Northside College Preparatory HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,032 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside College Preparatory HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside College Preparatory HS is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside College Preparatory HS rank in IL?
Northside College Preparatory HS ranks #33 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Northside College Preparatory HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside College Preparatory HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Northside College Preparatory HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside College Preparatory HS has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northside College Preparatory HS a charter school?
No, Northside College Preparatory HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside College Preparatory HS a Title I school?
No, Northside College Preparatory HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside College Preparatory HS?
36.9% of students at Northside College Preparatory HS 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
- 1,032
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (773) 534-3954
- Area population (ZIP 60625)
- 78,467
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 60625; 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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