Is Southland College Prep Charter High School a good school?

Southland College Prep Charter High School ranks 236 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southland College Prep Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Southland College Prep Charter High School.

What is the racial makeup of Southland College Prep Charter High School?

Students at Southland College Prep Charter High School are 89% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

Southland College Prep Charter High School

Summary:

Southland College Prep Charter High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Richton Park, Illinois, with a student population of 577. This school is part of the Southland College Prep Charter High School District, which is ranked 312 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southland College Prep Charter High School has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Illinois high schools over the past 10 years, with a peak ranking of 78 out of 614 schools in 2014-2015. However, its performance has declined in recent years, dropping to the top 34% in 2023-2024. The school excels in serving its African American student population, ranking in the top 7% of Illinois high schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. Nonetheless, its performance for multi-racial and disabled students is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 50% of schools. While the school outperforms the state in English Language Arts, it underperforms in Mathematics and Science.

Compared to the nearby high schools, such as Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Bloom High School, Crete-Monee High School, and Rich Township High School, Southland College Prep Charter High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. However, the nearby schools serve a higher proportion of low-socioeconomic status students, which may contribute to their relatively lower performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471-1470

(708) 748-0100

District: Southland College Prep Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,007

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 577

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.4%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southland College Prep Charter High School ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southland College Prep Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southland College Prep Charter High School is $25,007.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Southland College Prep Charter High School 236^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Southland College Prep Charter High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southland College Prep Charter High School 312^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2013	42.45	424^th	670	36.7%
2014	36.22	464^th	670	30.7%
2015	80.55	78^th	614	87.3%
2016	46.13	328^th	643	49.0%
2017	54.06	281^st	642	56.2%
2018	70.21	171^st	647	73.6%
2019	64.11	203^rd	701	71.0%
2021	64.48	202^nd	688	70.6%
2022	61.05	248^th	699	64.5%
2023	56.53	261^st	699	62.7%
2024	58.29	236^th	697	66.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.81	87^th	163	46.6%
2024	41.29	94^th	182	48.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	68.65	71^st	453	84.3%
2022	55.73	119^th	493	75.9%
2023	42.74	203^rd	476	57.4%
2024	31.27	284^th	482	41.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	81.03	50^th	585	91.5%
2019	80.45	64^th	639	90.0%
2021	73.43	102^nd	611	83.3%
2022	71.36	120^th	626	80.8%
2023	56.77	227^th	644	64.8%
2024	74.06	112^th	639	82.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	66.29	191^st	620	69.2%
2019	61.76	227^th	665	65.9%
2021	62.88	202^nd	639	68.4%
2022	64.13	215^th	658	67.3%
2023	60.15	235^th	656	64.2%
2024	63.70	203^rd	664	69.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.85	260^th	428	39.3%
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	69.36	154^th	619	75.1%
2019	63.43	196^th	675	71.0%
2021	61.03	216^th	653	66.9%
2022	51.28	306^th	664	53.9%
2023	50.47	309^th	668	53.7%
2024	48.98	304^th	668	54.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	94.51	13^th	253	94.9%
2019	91.50	18^th	299	94.0%
2021	88.62	25^th	281	91.1%
2022	89.55	20^th	294	93.2%
2023	86.94	31^st	301	89.7%
2024	87.06	22^nd	299	92.6%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Southland College Prep Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	1	121	0	0	0	0	122
2012	3	239	1	3	1	2	249
2013	5	353	2	6	0	4	370
2014	6	450	1	5	0	8	470
2015	11	464	1	10	0	8	494
2016	12	474	1	13	0	6	506
2017	8	492	1	12	0	9	522
2018	6	492	1	18	0	14	531
2019	8	495	1	24	0	15	543
2020	7	509	2	26	0	13	557
2021	8	514	1	30	1	24	578
2022	11	512	1	28	1	26	579
2023	7	516	1	23	3	27	577

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 Southland College Prep Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	122	8.0	15.2	n/a
2012	249	13.0	19.1	60.6
2013	370	n/a	n/a	55.9
2014	470	n/a	n/a	51.1
2015	494	40.0	12.3	57.3
2016	506	40.0	12.6	52.2
2017	522	43.1	12.1	55.2
2018	531	41.8	12.7	43.7
2019	543	44.5	12.2	55.1
2020	557	42.6	13.0	44.9
2021	578	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	579	51.5	11.2	48
2023	577	49.0	11.7	50.3

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 Southland College Prep Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	122	8.0	15.2	n/a
2012	249	13.0	19.1	60.6
2013	370	n/a	n/a	55.9
2014	470	n/a	n/a	51.1
2015	494	40.0	12.3	57.3
2016	506	40.0	12.6	52.2
2017	522	43.1	12.1	55.2
2018	531	41.8	12.7	43.7
2019	543	44.5	12.2	55.1
2020	557	42.6	13.0	44.9
2021	578	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	579	51.5	11.2	48
2023	577	49.0	11.7	50.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southland College Prep Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,213 (6.1%)	$18,578 (93.9%)	$19,791
2020	$1,210 (5.8%)	$19,714 (94.2%)	$20,924
2021	$1,041 (4.9%)	$20,103 (95.1%)	$21,144
2022	$1,041 (4.9%)	$20,103 (95.1%)	$21,144
2023	$1,705 (6.7%)	$23,912 (93.3%)	$25,617
2024	$1,470 (5.9%)	$23,537 (94.1%)	$25,007

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southland College Prep Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 203^rd of 701 High schools	Ranks 261^st of 699 High schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Southland College Prep Charter High School)	30.2	23.7	6.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southland College Prep Charter High School)	30.2	23.7	6.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southland College Prep Charter High School)	37.4	30.3	7.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southland College Prep Charter High School)	37.4	30.3	7.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Southland College Prep Charter High School)	38.6	44.5	5.9%
End of Course Science (Southland College Prep Charter High School)	38.6	44.5	5.9%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	543	577	6.3%
African American	495	516	4.2%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	24	23	4.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	7	12.5%
Two or More Races	15	27	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	50.3%	4.8%

Schools Near Southland College Prep Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southland College Prep Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4601 Sauk Trl	Richton Park	60471	Cook County	Southland College Prep Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 748-0100	577	49	11.7	50.3%	7 (1.2%)	516 (89.4%)	23 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	58.3	236^th of 697 public high schools	66.1%		56.5	261^st of 699 public high schools	62.7%	25	41.4	18.2	32.4									$25,007	$1,470	$23,537
Rich Township Star Academy	Public	10-12	5000 Sauk Trl	Richton Park	60471	Cook County	Rich Township HSD 227	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 679-3000	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				100.0	96.2	96.2	96.2	98.1	96.2	100.0	90.4
Rich Township High School	Public	9-12	3600 W 203rd St	Olympia Fields	60461	Cook County	Rich Township HSD 227	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 679-5600	2,487	201	12.3	71.0%	33 (1.3%)	2,080 (83.6%)	258 (10.4%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (4.2%)	18.2	568^th of 697 public high schools	18.5%		15.1	603^rd of 699 public high schools	13.7%	35	26.7	3.7	9.9	97.9	94.8	94.8	94.8	97.0	94.7	98.3	92.3	$35,002	$2,333	$32,670
Monee Education Center	Public	6-12	5154 W Main St	Monee	60449	Will County	Crete Monee CUSD 201U	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 367-2660	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Homewood-Flossmoor High School	Public	9-12	999 Kedzie Ave	Flossmoor	60422	Cook County	Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(708) 799-3000	2,798	202	13.8		376 (13.4%)	2,007 (71.7%)	259 (9.3%)	17 (0.6%)	9 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (4.5%)	50.3	305^th of 697 public high schools	56.2%		41.5	421^st of 699 public high schools	39.8%	116	43.5	17.8	26.0	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	98.0	97.9	98.3	94.6	$23,656	$754	$22,902
South Cook ISC Student Advocate	Public	6-12	253 W Joe Orr Rd	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Region 07 South Cook ISC 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 754-6600	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence	Public	6-12	405 Ashland Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Region 07 South Cook ISC 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 754-6600	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Cook Truancy Program	Public	6-12	405 Ashland Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Region 07 South Cook ISC 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 754-6600	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
District 206 Alternative High School	Public	9-12	100 W 10th St	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Bloom Township HSD 206	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(708) 754-4095	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5
Bloom High School	Public	9-12	101 W 10th St	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Bloom Township HSD 206	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 755-1122	1,737	93	18.6	78.1%	47 (2.7%)	695 (40.0%)	955 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	37 (2.1%)	20.7	545^th of 697 public high schools	21.8%		19.5	569^th of 699 public high schools	18.6%	24	44.1	6.5	10.1	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	$22,056	$3,937	$18,119

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