King College Prep High School

Public 9-12

 4445 S Drexel Blvd
       Chicago, IL  60653-3551


(773) 535-1180

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
536th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,953 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.6%
Hispanic:
3.3%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Compare Details King College Prep High School ranks worse than 76.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 40th among 142 ranked high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of King College Prep High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King College Prep High School is 13.6, which is the 61st best among 142 high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King College Prep High School is $20,953, which is the 66th highest among 142 high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

King College Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks King College Prep High School 536th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See King College Prep High School in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King College Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.82 395th 590 33.1%
2006 35.21 443rd 596 25.7%
2007 51.51 347th 612 43.3%
2008 47.00 383rd 624 38.6%
2009 39.25 440th 632 30.4%
2010 56.99 318th 643 50.5%
2011 67.83 234th 655 64.3%
2012 80.90 109th 665 83.6%
2013 80.78 119th 670 82.2%
2014 68.08 208th 670 69.0%
2016 56.68 224th 643 65.2%
2017 54.27 278th 642 56.7%
2018 44.13 368th 647 43.1%
2019 48.60 353rd 701 49.6%
2021 38.03 411th 688 40.3%
2022 29.94 495th 699 29.2%
2023 24.41 536th 699 23.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.91 138th 476 71.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.04 123rd 585 79.0%
2019 66.55 142nd 639 77.8%
2021 52.17 235th 611 61.5%
2022 48.36 297th 626 52.6%
2023 35.76 432nd 644 32.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.39 8th 98 91.8%
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Rank History for Female students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.26 378th 620 39.0%
2019 31.92 456th 665 31.4%
2021 29.22 441st 639 31.0%
2022 32.73 452nd 658 31.3%
2023 20.31 528th 656 19.5%
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Rank History for Male students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 339th 619 45.2%
2019 68.10 165th 675 75.6%
2021 45.67 325th 653 50.2%
2022 25.92 488th 664 26.5%
2023 30.64 471st 668 29.5%
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Rank History for African American students at King College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.40 27th 253 89.3%
2019 77.38 38th 299 87.3%
2021 66.72 53rd 281 81.1%
2022 65.07 65th 294 77.9%
2023 47.39 122nd 301 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Open Quote This is a real high school! My daughter has the opportunity to participate in so many activities (band, drama, art, basketball, swimming, volleyball, track, dance, debate). The school is so welcoming and inviting to all visitors. My daughter loves it there and I have been nothing but excited for her to be here. The school is always bustling with activities. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 4, 2011

Open Quote I am very happy with King -- it not only has a rigorous curriculum, but it has an outstanding variety of extracurricular activities so that students can graduate as well-rounded citizens. Also, King has an excellent principal who is committed to the school and its students; the marching band is the best in the city; and last year, graduates earned about $70 million in college scholarships! If you haven't considered King as an option for your child, you should definitely give it a look. This isn't your father's King High School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for King College Prep High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 1201 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1201
1990 n/a 1217 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1217
1991 0 1164 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
1992 0 1049 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1993 0 1035 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1994 0 1022 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
1995 0 1027 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1996 0 1027 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1997 0 797 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1998 0 686 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1999 1 547 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 0 332 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 0 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 0 180 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2003 0 180 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2004 5 408 20 16 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 10 637 27 23 1 n/a n/a 0 698
2006 12 798 32 24 0 n/a n/a 19 885
2007 12 832 33 27 0 n/a n/a 19 923
2008 11 832 22 24 0 n/a n/a 10 899
2009 10 828 20 19 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2010 9 854 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2011 7 882 12 36 1 0 2 0 940
2012 7 841 10 40 1 0 6 0 905
2013 9 807 13 37 1 0 8 0 875
2014 8 729 12 41 0 0 6 0 796
2015 5 687 12 26 0 0 9 0 739
2016 5 639 13 31 0 0 5 0 693
2017 4 598 6 25 0 0 5 0 638
2018 1 563 6 23 0 0 6 0 599
2019 1 484 3 21 1 0 4 0 514
2020 1 461 2 13 1 0 5 0 483
2021 2 410 1 6 1 0 5 0 425
2022 5 556 1 10 1 2 6 0 581
2023 6 567 5 20 1 1 6 0 606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King College Prep High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1201 73.2 16.4 n/a
1990 1217 77.2 15.7 n/a
1991 1164 78.2 14.8 n/a
1992 1051 66.2 15.8 n/a
1993 1035 80.8 12.8 n/a
1994 1022 49.2 20.8 n/a
1995 1027 52.2 19.7 n/a
1996 1027 52.2 19.7 n/a
1997 797 54.8 14.5 n/a
1998 686 41.6 16.5 n/a
1999 548 37.4 14.7 n/a
2000 332 29.8 11.1 n/a
2001 186 26.6 7.0 n/a
2002 195 26.0 7.5 56.9
2003 195 26.0 7.5 56.9
2004 449 26.6 16.9 70.8
2005 698 45.5 15.3 66.6
2006 885 59.5 14.9 40.9
2007 923 48.0 19.2 57.2
2008 899 59.0 15.2 68.7
2009 877 61.0 14.4 74
2010 893 58.0 15.4 73.8
2011 940 58.0 16.2 68.9
2012 905 60.0 15.0 73.9
2013 875 73.7 11.8 71.9
2014 796 52.0 15.3 76.6
2015 739 46.0 16.0 81.3
2016 693 46.0 15.0 79.9
2017 638 37.4 17.0 80.1
2018 599 38.3 15.6 80.1
2019 514 41.0 12.5 79.2
2020 483 33.0 14.6 83
2021 425 n/a n/a n/a
2022 581 34.5 16.8 80.4
2023 606 44.5 13.6 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King College Prep High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1201 73.2 16.4 n/a
1990 1217 77.2 15.7 n/a
1991 1164 78.2 14.8 n/a
1992 1051 66.2 15.8 n/a
1993 1035 80.8 12.8 n/a
1994 1022 49.2 20.8 n/a
1995 1027 52.2 19.7 n/a
1996 1027 52.2 19.7 n/a
1997 797 54.8 14.5 n/a
1998 686 41.6 16.5 n/a
1999 548 37.4 14.7 n/a
2000 332 29.8 11.1 n/a
2001 186 26.6 7.0 n/a
2002 195 26.0 7.5 56.9
2003 195 26.0 7.5 56.9
2004 449 26.6 16.9 70.8
2005 698 45.5 15.3 66.6
2006 885 59.5 14.9 40.9
2007 923 48.0 19.2 57.2
2008 899 59.0 15.2 68.7
2009 877 61.0 14.4 74
2010 893 58.0 15.4 73.8
2011 940 58.0 16.2 68.9
2012 905 60.0 15.0 73.9
2013 875 73.7 11.8 71.9
2014 796 52.0 15.3 76.6
2015 739 46.0 16.0 81.3
2016 693 46.0 15.0 79.9
2017 638 37.4 17.0 80.1
2018 599 38.3 15.6 80.1
2019 514 41.0 12.5 79.2
2020 483 33.0 14.6 83
2021 425 n/a n/a n/a
2022 581 34.5 16.8 80.4
2023 606 44.5 13.6 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

King College Prep High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.8%98.4%97.8%97.8%98.6%93.3%94.1%
201699.4%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.6%96.7%26.5%
201798.6%98.4%98.0%98.0%98.0%93.8%97.8%17.6%
201898.8%99.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.1%97.5%24.9%
201998.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.6%97.3%97.3%45.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King College Prep High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $599 (4.0%) $14,511 (96.0%) $15,111
2020 $822 (5.1%) $15,150 (94.9%) $15,972
2021 $2,230 (13.2%) $14,676 (86.8%) $16,906
2022 $2,230 (13.2%) $14,676 (86.8%) $16,906
2023 $3,392 (16.2%) $17,560 (83.8%) $20,953

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King College Prep High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 353rd of 701 High schoolsRanks 536th of 699 High schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (King College Prep High School)26.28.2
 18%
   11th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (King College Prep High School)38.821.4
 17.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (King College Prep High School)17.610.8
 6.8%
   End of Course Science (City of Chicago School District 299)19.931.1
 11.2%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514606
 17.9%
African American484567
 17.1%
American Indian11
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander01
White16
 500%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%78.7%
 0.5%


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King College Prep High School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Illinois high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended King College Prep High School.

Students at King College Prep High School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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