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#310 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 43% of private schools

St Ignatius College Prep

High School · Chicago, IL

A private high school in Chicago, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1076 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, IL 60608

  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,344
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment1,473
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Ignatius College Prep 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$70,704

Median home value

$341,500

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.7%
Hispanic12.6%
Black10.6%
Asian4.3%
Two or More3.6%
Native American0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chicago Technology Academy HSEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.4 mi371Compare →
Young Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.37–120.9 mi2,221Compare →
Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.0 mi20Compare →
Noble St Chtr-uic College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–121.1 mi940Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St Ignatius College Prep is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Ignatius College Prep

St Ignatius College Prep is a private high school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 1,473 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Ignatius College Prep

What grades does St Ignatius College Prep serve?

St Ignatius College Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Ignatius College Prep?

St Ignatius College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 1,473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius College Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius College Prep is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ignatius College Prep rank in IL?

St Ignatius College Prep ranks #310 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Ignatius College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ignatius College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Ignatius College Prep a private school?

Yes, St Ignatius College Prep is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Ignatius College Prep a religious school?

St Ignatius College Prep has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,473
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
136
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
192 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60608)
81,459
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
34.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60608; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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