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:
611^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,441

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

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%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School ranks worse than 87.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 75^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville 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.

Student Body

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...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School is $23,441, which is the 66^th 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 611^th 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:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th 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
2013	13.55	566^th	670	15.5%
2014	16.82	560^th	670	16.4%
2015	9.58	608^th	614	1.0%
2016	9.12	632^nd	643	1.7%
2017	13.82	562^nd	642	12.5%
2018	5.68	637^th	647	1.5%
2019	9.19	638^th	701	9.0%
2021	12.53	612^th	688	11.0%
2022	9.93	646^th	699	7.6%
2023	18.31	575^th	699	17.7%
2024	13.89	611^th	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
2018	27.23	248^th	374	33.7%
2019	38.87	223^rd	473	52.9%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	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
2018	8.80	574^th	585	1.9%
2019	15.46	566^th	639	11.4%
2021	21.83	505^th	611	17.3%
2022	15.82	560^th	626	10.5%
2023	19.60	541^st	644	16.0%
2024	17.62	560^th	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	301^st	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
2018	5.91	606^th	619	2.1%
2019	10.11	609^th	675	9.8%
2021	12.92	581^st	653	11.0%
2022	10.73	616^th	664	7.2%
2023	16.07	570^th	668	14.7%
2024	14.50	578^th	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
2018	21.27	230^th	253	9.1%
2019	26.06	229^th	299	23.4%
2021	32.77	175^th	281	37.7%
2022	25.86	229^th	294	22.1%
2023	34.90	172^nd	301	42.9%
2024	32.44	189^th	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.

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 Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	130	0	2	0	4	136
2012	0	261	0	5	0	3	269
2013	0	394	0	7	0	2	403
2014	0	486	0	8	0	2	496
2015	0	467	0	2	0	1	470
2016	0	409	0	5	0	2	416
2017	0	356	0	6	0	3	365
2018	0	309	0	3	1	3	316
2019	0	325	0	4	1	2	332
2020	1	295	1	1	1	1	300
2021	0	335	0	1	1	0	337
2022	0	316	0	4	0	2	322
2023	0	215	0	3	0	1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 638^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 575^th 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)	1.6	5.6	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School)	8.2	7.5	0.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	219	34%
African American	325	215	33.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.4%	84.5%	4.1%

Schools Near Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)		IAR Mathematics (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	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	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
Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School	Public, Charter	9-12	521 E 35th St	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 624-3444	219	15	14.6	84.5%	0 (0.0%)	215 (98.2%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13.9	611^th of 697 public high schools	12.3%		18.3	575^th of 699 public high schools	17.7%	36					0.0	7.7									$23,441	$256	$23,185
Chicago Military Academy High School	Public	9-12	3519 S Giles Ave	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-9750	232	23	10.3	82.8%	4 (1.7%)	143 (61.6%)	79 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	10.9	659^th of 697 public high schools	5.5%		13.3	609^th of 699 public high schools	12.9%	50	27.7				1.9	0.0	96.2	98.1	98.1	98.1	89.5	98.1	98.1	78.5	$32,435	$6,563	$25,872
Phillips Academy High School	Public	9-12	244 E Pershing Rd	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1603	531	38	14.1	90.8%	7 (1.3%)	477 (89.8%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	11.7	643^rd of 697 public high schools	7.7%		9.3	654^th of 699 public high schools	6.4%	11					0.8	3.4	84.7	87.8	87.8	87.8	81.2	87.0	86.8	55.0	$25,609	$4,547	$21,062
Perspectives Charter - IIT Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	3663 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 358-6800	419	0		96.7%	2 (0.5%)	403 (96.2%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	12.2	638^th of 697 public high schools	8.5%		9	659^th of 699 public high schools	5.7%	21	20.7	41.4	34.3	3.4	2.3	2.2									$4,439	$2,142	$2,297
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	3000 S King Dr	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-9000	511	37	14.0	88.6%	1 (0.2%)	458 (89.6%)	21 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		7.6	688^th of 699 public high schools	1.6%	23					0.0	2.2	96.1	99.5	99.5	99.5	91.2	98.4	98.6	76.3	$26,834	$4,619	$22,215
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership	Public, Charter	9-12	3424 S State St	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 225-4668	100	6	16.6	91.0%	2 (2.0%)	84 (84.0%)	13 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10.3	638^th of 699 public high schools	8.7%	42					0.0	0.0									$32,205	$3,014	$29,191
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership	Public, Charter	9-12	2920 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 949-5010	86	10	8.6	98.8%	0 (0.0%)	81 (94.2%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.2	679^th of 699 public high schools	2.9%	1					0.0	0.0									$33,096	$4,161	$28,935
Air Force Academy High School	Public	9-12	3630 S Wells St	Chicago	60609	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1590	144	20	7.3	79.9%	7 (4.9%)	78 (54.2%)	57 (39.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41.4	381^st of 697 public high schools	45.3%		24.6	533^rd of 699 public high schools	23.7%	152					13.6	22.7	94.9	99.2	99.2	99.2	91.5	99.2	99.2	81.4	$47,363	$9,248	$38,115
King College Prep High School	Public	9-12	4445 S Drexel Blvd	Chicago	60653	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-1180	606	45	13.6	78.7%	6 (1.0%)	567 (93.6%)	20 (3.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	22.4	521^st of 697 public high schools	25.3%		24.4	536^th of 699 public high schools	23.3%	15	33.7				4.1	14.2	94.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	90.4	97.9	97.0	85.9	$22,381	$3,088	$19,293
Graham R Training Center	Public	9-12	2347 S Wabash Ave	Chicago	60616	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-9257	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							98.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	93.6	99.6	99.6	82.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School

What is the racial makeup of Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School?

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

How many students attend Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School?

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

Is Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School a good school?

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

What district is Urban Prep Charter Bronzeville High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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