Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School's student population of 161 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
55%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School's ranking?
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School?
The graduation rate of Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School?
161 students attend Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School?
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School offer ?
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School part of?
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School located?
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Englewood.
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