Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Summary:

Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois that serves 219 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated between 82.3% and 93.0% in recent years, which is generally lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools. The school's dropout rate has increased from 0.3% to 4.8%, which is higher than the dropout rates of nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism has also increased significantly, from 7.7% to 31.1%, much higher than the rates of nearby schools. In terms of test scores, Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School has consistently underperformed the district and state averages in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments.

The challenges faced by Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School are not unique, as many of the nearby schools, such as Phillips Academy High School, Perspectives Charter - IIT Campus, and Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School, also perform poorly compared to state averages. These schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, which likely contributes to their overall poor performance. While Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $11,017 to $15,140, this level is still lower than some of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 521 E 35th St
       Chicago, IL  60616-3889


(773) 624-3444

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
611th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,441 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.2%
Hispanic:
1.4%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School ranks worse than 87.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 75th 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 13.89. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville 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 Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville 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 Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School is $23,441, which is the 66th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School 611th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


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 Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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Rank History for all students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 13.55 566th 670 15.5%
2014 16.82 560th 670 16.4%
2015 9.58 608th 614 1.0%
2016 9.12 632nd 643 1.7%
2017 13.82 562nd 642 12.5%
2018 5.68 637th 647 1.5%
2019 9.19 638th 701 9.0%
2021 12.53 612th 688 11.0%
2022 9.93 646th 699 7.6%
2023 18.31 575th 699 17.7%
2024 13.89 611th 697 12.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 38.87 223rd 473 52.9%
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.80 574th 585 1.9%
2019 15.46 566th 639 11.4%
2021 21.83 505th 611 17.3%
2022 15.82 560th 626 10.5%
2023 19.60 541st 644 16.0%
2024 17.62 560th 639 12.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.99 301st 428 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.91 606th 619 2.1%
2019 10.11 609th 675 9.8%
2021 12.92 581st 653 11.0%
2022 10.73 616th 664 7.2%
2023 16.07 570th 668 14.7%
2024 14.50 578th 668 13.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 230th 253 9.1%
2019 26.06 229th 299 23.4%
2021 32.77 175th 281 37.7%
2022 25.86 229th 294 22.1%
2023 34.90 172nd 301 42.9%
2024 32.44 189th 299 36.8%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 130 0 2 0 0 4 0 136
2012 0 261 0 5 0 0 3 0 269
2013 0 394 0 7 0 0 2 0 403
2014 0 486 0 8 0 0 2 0 496
2015 0 467 0 2 0 0 1 0 470
2016 0 409 0 5 0 0 2 0 416
2017 0 356 0 6 0 0 3 0 365
2018 0 309 0 3 1 0 3 0 316
2019 0 325 0 4 1 0 2 0 332
2020 1 295 1 1 1 0 1 0 300
2021 0 335 0 1 1 0 0 0 337
2022 0 316 0 4 0 0 2 0 322
2023 0 215 0 3 0 0 1 0 219

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 Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 136 9.0 15.1 82.4
2012 269 11.7 22.9 77
2013 403 n/a n/a 73.7
2014 496 n/a n/a 78.4
2015 470 17.0 27.6 85.1
2016 416 18.0 23.1 81
2017 365 7.1 51.4 80.3
2018 316 n/a n/a 81.6
2019 332 0.0 n/a 80.4
2020 300 n/a n/a 82.7
2021 337 n/a n/a n/a
2022 322 n/a n/a 83.2
2023 219 15.0 14.6 84.5

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 Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 136 9.0 15.1 82.4
2012 269 11.7 22.9 77
2013 403 n/a n/a 73.7
2014 496 n/a n/a 78.4
2015 470 17.0 27.6 85.1
2016 416 18.0 23.1 81
2017 365 7.1 51.4 80.3
2018 316 n/a n/a 81.6
2019 332 0.0 n/a 80.4
2020 300 n/a n/a 82.7
2021 337 n/a n/a n/a
2022 322 n/a n/a 83.2
2023 219 15.0 14.6 84.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $507 (4.0%) $12,303 (96.0%) $12,810
2020 $563 (5.1%) $10,454 (94.9%) $11,016
2021 $799 (7.2%) $10,305 (92.8%) $11,104
2022 $799 (7.2%) $10,305 (92.8%) $11,104
2023 $300 (2.0%) $14,840 (98.0%) $15,140
2024 $256 (1.1%) $23,185 (98.9%) $23,441

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville 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 638th of 701 High schoolsRanks 575th of 699 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School)1.65.6
 4%
   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 (Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School)8.27.5
 0.7%
   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%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students332219
 34%
African American325215
 33.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.4%84.5%
 4.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School.

Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Illinois high schools.

Students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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