Hancock College Preparatory High School

Summary:

Hancock College Preparatory High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the low-performing Chicago Public Schools District 299, Hancock College Preparatory consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking of 22 out of 697 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hancock College Preparatory's academic performance is exceptional, with 53% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 18.6% in the district and 26.1% statewide. Similarly, 63.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 22.4% in the district and 31.1% statewide. The school also boasts a 97.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.4% dropout rate, significantly better than the district and state averages. Hancock College Preparatory excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top Illinois high schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, English language learners, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299, such as Gage Park High School, Curie Metropolitan High School, and Solorio Academy High School, Hancock College Preparatory significantly outperforms them in academic rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. This exceptional performance, despite the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, challenges the notion that socioeconomic status is a barrier to educational success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4034 W 56th St
       Chicago, IL  60638-5656


(773) 535-2410

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,062 Help


Feeder schools for Hancock College Preparatory High School:

Elementary:    Pasteur Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,013

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.5%
White:
6.0%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock College Preparatory High School ranks better than 96.8% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 6th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hancock College Preparatory High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Hancock College Preparatory High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock College Preparatory High School is $16,062. 129 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hancock College Preparatory High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock College Preparatory High School 22nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Hancock College Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock College Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.49 520th 586 11.3%
2004 13.54 519th 592 12.3%
2005 8.93 529th 590 10.3%
2006 13.28 519th 596 12.9%
2007 2.13 589th 612 3.8%
2008 2.19 594th 624 4.8%
2009 3.77 585th 632 7.4%
2010 4.90 584th 643 9.2%
2011 8.22 577th 655 11.9%
2012 10.42 581st 665 12.6%
2013 9.47 592nd 670 11.6%
2014 16.05 562nd 670 16.1%
2015 21.26 503rd 614 18.1%
2016 66.00 134th 643 79.2%
2017 29.64 473rd 642 26.3%
2018 88.08 59th 647 90.9%
2019 96.45 26th 701 96.3%
2021 83.94 95th 688 86.2%
2022 90.07 49th 699 93.0%
2023 93.72 38th 699 94.6%
2024 98.56 22nd 697 96.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.91 3rd 248 98.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.99 7th 473 98.5%
2021 99.78 8th 453 98.2%
2022 99.99 6th 493 98.8%
2023 99.77 10th 476 97.9%
2024 99.18 16th 482 96.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.67 7th 585 98.8%
2019 99.86 7th 639 98.9%
2021 97.44 17th 611 97.2%
2022 97.54 9th 626 98.6%
2023 99.19 6th 644 99.1%
2024 99.99 6th 639 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.36 89th 620 85.6%
2019 94.66 32nd 665 95.2%
2021 70.13 165th 639 74.2%
2022 82.08 103rd 658 84.3%
2023 88.47 65th 656 90.1%
2024 98.35 21st 664 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.12 42nd 619 93.2%
2019 96.65 24th 675 96.4%
2021 91.31 61st 653 90.7%
2022 94.00 35th 664 94.7%
2023 95.62 24th 668 96.4%
2024 97.94 25th 668 96.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.51 12th 291 95.9%
2019 98.54 7th 317 97.8%
2021 90.28 28th 317 91.2%
2022 94.83 18th 335 94.6%
2023 97.34 9th 333 97.3%
2024 99.64 8th 336 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hancock College Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.83 6th 560 98.9%
2023 95.82 14th 557 97.5%
2024 98.04 18th 554 96.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Hancock College Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 9 12 1 123 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1999 11 18 3 180 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 31 27 3 237 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 31 50 4 319 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 70 50 4 479 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 70 50 4 479 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 91 44 9 677 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2005 97 28 3 667 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2006 83 25 3 683 1 n/a n/a 20 815
2007 84 37 0 748 2 n/a n/a 2 873
2008 70 37 4 789 3 n/a n/a 10 913
2009 60 34 5 876 4 n/a n/a 1 980
2010 58 28 4 911 5 n/a n/a 0 1006
2011 39 25 5 909 3 1 0 0 982
2012 36 15 8 896 4 1 4 0 964
2013 34 8 6 880 4 1 4 0 937
2014 37 7 6 860 2 0 5 0 917
2015 17 10 6 864 5 0 7 0 909
2016 18 11 7 843 5 0 3 0 887
2017 19 9 8 842 6 0 3 0 887
2018 25 16 8 907 9 0 2 0 967
2019 29 18 11 947 3 0 0 0 1008
2020 35 18 9 947 5 1 1 0 1016
2021 39 20 10 944 4 1 1 0 1019
2022 46 17 13 928 3 1 2 0 1010
2023 61 10 8 917 3 1 13 0 1013

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 Hancock College Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 145 12.0 12.1 n/a
1999 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
2000 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
2001 404 19.0 21.3 n/a
2002 603 27.0 22.3 n/a
2003 603 27.0 22.3 n/a
2004 823 39.2 21.0 n/a
2005 795 44.0 18.1 n/a
2006 815 46.5 17.5 n/a
2007 873 41.0 21.3 n/a
2008 913 48.0 19.0 n/a
2009 980 57.0 17.2 n/a
2010 1006 60.0 16.7 94.5
2011 982 57.0 17.2 94.6
2012 964 60.0 16.0 94.6
2013 937 78.0 12.0 97.2
2014 917 58.0 15.8 95
2015 909 51.0 17.8 96.6
2016 887 51.0 17.3 93
2017 887 48.6 18.2 91.2
2018 967 52.9 18.2 86.3
2019 1008 56.0 18.0 81.7
2020 1016 58.0 17.5 79.7
2021 1019 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1010 59.0 17.1 71.6
2023 1013 62.5 16.2 66.3

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 Hancock College Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 145 12.0 12.1 n/a
1999 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
2000 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
2001 404 19.0 21.3 n/a
2002 603 27.0 22.3 n/a
2003 603 27.0 22.3 n/a
2004 823 39.2 21.0 n/a
2005 795 44.0 18.1 n/a
2006 815 46.5 17.5 n/a
2007 873 41.0 21.3 n/a
2008 913 48.0 19.0 n/a
2009 980 57.0 17.2 n/a
2010 1006 60.0 16.7 94.5
2011 982 57.0 17.2 94.6
2012 964 60.0 16.0 94.6
2013 937 78.0 12.0 97.2
2014 917 58.0 15.8 95
2015 909 51.0 17.8 96.6
2016 887 51.0 17.3 93
2017 887 48.6 18.2 91.2
2018 967 52.9 18.2 86.3
2019 1008 56.0 18.0 81.7
2020 1016 58.0 17.5 79.7
2021 1019 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1010 59.0 17.1 71.6
2023 1013 62.5 16.2 66.3

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.

Immunization Rates

Hancock College Preparatory High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.7%99.6%
201699.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%98.0%16.0%
201799.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%99.9%23.7%
201899.8%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.8%99.7%99.7%20.9%
201999.7%99.6%99.7%99.8%99.9%99.6%99.7%46.5%
202496.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%94.2%99.0%99.5%77.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hancock College Preparatory High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $848 (8.1%) $9,566 (91.9%) $10,414
2020 $785 (7.2%) $10,078 (92.8%) $10,863
2021 $2,051 (18.3%) $9,148 (81.7%) $11,200
2022 $2,051 (18.3%) $9,148 (81.7%) $11,200
2023 $3,107 (20.6%) $11,941 (79.4%) $15,048
2024 $2,898 (18.0%) $13,164 (82.0%) $16,062

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock College Preparatory 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 26th of 701 High schoolsRanks 38th of 699 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Hancock College Preparatory High School)60.250.2
 10%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock College Preparatory High School)60.651.8
 8.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Hancock College Preparatory High School)65.674.8
 9.2%
   End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools 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 Students10081013
 0.5%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian33
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic947917
 3.2%
Pacific Islander01
White2961
 110.3%
Two or More Races013
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.7%66.3%
 15.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock College Preparatory High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,013 students attended Hancock College Preparatory High School.

Students at Hancock College Preparatory High School are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

Hancock College Preparatory High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pasteur Elementary School

Yes! Hancock College Preparatory High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 697 Illinois high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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