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#432 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 11% in state

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6201 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 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 Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)7% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation100%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$22,699

Students at Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$33,235

Median home value

$161,900

Median rent

$1,017/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

25%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
100% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
4 boys'·0 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg PrepCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–120.2 mi477Compare →
Englewood Stem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.8 mi764Compare →
Ryan Banks AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–101.0 mi25Compare →
Cs AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.1 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#51 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

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 99 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS

What grades does Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS serve?

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS?

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS rank in IL?

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS ranks #432 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS a charter school?

Yes, Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS a Title I school?

No, Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS?

91.9% of students at Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood 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
99
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60621)
27,318
Area average commute
39.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 60621; 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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