Excellent
#163 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Southland College Prep Chtr HS
High School · Southland College Prep Chtr HS · Richton Park, IL
A charter high school in Richton Park, IL where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4601 Sauk Trl, Richton Park, IL 60471
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Southland College Prep Chtr HS score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southland College Prep Chtr HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richton Park), 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
$72,241
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Southland College Prep Chtr HS
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southland College Prep Chtr HS is listed in Southland College Prep Chtr HS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southland College Prep Chtr HS
Southland College Prep Chtr HS is a public high school in Richton Park, IL, part of Southland College Prep Chtr HS, serving approximately 586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southland College Prep Chtr HS
What grades does Southland College Prep Chtr HS serve?
Southland College Prep Chtr HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
Southland College Prep Chtr HS has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland College Prep Chtr HS is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southland College Prep Chtr HS rank in IL?
Southland College Prep Chtr HS ranks #163 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Southland College Prep Chtr HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Southland College Prep Chtr HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southland College Prep Chtr HS has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Southland College Prep Chtr HS a charter school?
Yes, Southland College Prep Chtr HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southland College Prep Chtr HS a Title I school?
No, Southland College Prep Chtr HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
59.9% of students at Southland College Prep Chtr 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
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (708) 748-0100
- Area population (ZIP 60471)
- 12,845
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 60471; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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