Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Summary:

Legal Prep Academy Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 256 students. 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.

Legal Prep Academy Charter High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois high schools over the past several years, with academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, significantly below the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in both SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to 18.6% and 22.4% for the district, and 26.1% and 31.1% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 78.4% to 90.2% in recent years, which is generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 39.8% in 2019-2020 to 73.1% in 2023-2024, much higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Austin College and Career Academy High School, Orr Academy High School, and Raby High School, also struggle with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates, similar to Legal Prep Academy Charter High School. However, some schools, like Westinghouse High School, perform significantly better academically. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,404 in 2022-2023 and a student-teacher ratio of 23.2, Legal Prep Academy Charter High School's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4319 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624-2232

(773) 922-7800

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,240

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legal Prep Academy Charter High School ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 129^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 9.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Legal Prep Academy 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Legal Prep Academy Charter 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 Legal Prep Academy Charter High School is $28,240, which is the 32^nd highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Legal Prep Academy Charter High School 680^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Legal Prep Academy Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2016	14.65	580^th	643	9.8%
2017	6.29	612^th	642	4.7%
2018	7.07	614^th	647	5.1%
2019	9.04	639^th	701	8.8%
2021	8.35	667^th	688	3.1%
2022	7.97	671^st	699	4.0%
2023	10.08	641^st	699	8.3%
2024	9.68	680^th	697	2.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.23	248^th	374	33.7%
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.88	547^th	585	6.5%
2019	13.71	576^th	639	9.9%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2022	12.62	595^th	626	5.0%
2023	14.43	581^st	644	9.8%
2024	12.16	609^th	639	4.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.96	583^rd	620	6.0%
2019	9.05	607^th	665	8.7%
2021	8.44	616^th	639	3.6%
2022	7.23	644^th	658	2.1%
2023	13.74	564^th	656	14.0%
2024	10.08	632^nd	664	4.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	6.52	601^st	619	2.9%
2019	9.65	614^th	675	9.0%
2021	8.58	626^th	653	4.1%
2022	9.59	632^nd	664	4.8%
2023	8.23	650^th	668	2.7%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	25.27	207^th	253	18.2%
2019	26.46	224^th	299	25.1%
2021	23.07	241^st	281	14.2%
2022	23.78	253^rd	294	13.9%
2023	26.04	229^th	301	23.9%
2024	22.06	274^th	299	8.4%

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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 Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	0	190	3	0	1	194
2014	0	216	5	0	1	222
2015	1	245	3	0	0	249
2016	0	284	2	0	0	286
2017	0	302	2	1	0	305
2018	0	304	1	1	0	306
2019	0	344	0	1	1	346
2020	0	298	1	1	0	300
2021	0	242	1	0	0	243
2022	0	240	3	0	12	255
2023	0	249	6	0	1	256

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 Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	194	7.3	26.5	89.7
2014	222	8.0	27.7	93.7
2015	249	17.0	14.6	97.2
2016	286	n/a	n/a	95.1
2017	305	n/a	n/a	97
2018	306	n/a	n/a	97.7
2019	346	15.0	23.0	95.1
2020	300	14.0	21.4	94
2021	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	255	14.0	18.2	89.8
2023	256	11.0	23.2	90.6

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 Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	194	7.3	26.5	89.7
2014	222	8.0	27.7	93.7
2015	249	17.0	14.6	97.2
2016	286	n/a	n/a	95.1
2017	305	n/a	n/a	97
2018	306	n/a	n/a	97.7
2019	346	15.0	23.0	95.1
2020	300	14.0	21.4	94
2021	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	255	14.0	18.2	89.8
2023	256	11.0	23.2	90.6

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 Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$831 (5.4%)	$14,678 (94.6%)	$15,510
2020	$1,361 (7.7%)	$16,321 (92.3%)	$17,682
2021	$870 (4.5%)	$18,614 (95.5%)	$19,484
2022	$870 (4.5%)	$18,614 (95.5%)	$19,484
2023	$2,344 (11.5%)	$18,059 (88.5%)	$20,404
2024	$553 (2.0%)	$27,687 (98.0%)	$28,240

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Legal Prep Academy Charter 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 639^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 641^st of 699 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Legal Prep Academy Charter High School)	5	2.7	2.3%
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 (Legal Prep Academy Charter High School)	1.3	2.7	1.4%
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%
End of Course Science (Legal Prep Academy Charter High School)	4.3	8.3	4%
End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
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	346	256	26%
African American	344	249	27.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.1%	90.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Legal Prep Academy 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
Legal Prep Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4319 W Washington Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 922-7800	256	11	23.2	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	249 (97.3%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10.1	641^st of 699 public high schools	8.3%	39		0.0	0.0									$28,240	$553	$27,687
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4651 W Madison St	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 921-1315	111	7	15.8	94.6%	1 (0.9%)	105 (94.6%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		8.7	665^th of 699 public high schools	4.9%	15		0.0	0.0									$31,332	$2,517	$28,815
Orr Academy High School	Public	9-12	730 N Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6500	294	21	14.3	93.2%	5 (1.7%)	213 (72.4%)	71 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	10.2	674^th of 697 public high schools	3.3%		10.2	639^th of 699 public high schools	8.6%	35		0.0	1.3	74.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	75.9	81.6	75.5	80.4	$26,146	$4,305	$21,840
Raby High School	Public	9-12	3545 W Fulton Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6755	197	26	7.7	87.3%	1 (0.5%)	172 (87.3%)	23 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		7.3	692^nd of 699 public high schools	1.0%	12		0.0	0.0	95.9	98.6	98.6	99.3	91.8	99.3	98.0	82.9	$46,655	$8,544	$38,112
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School	Public	9-12	5101 W Harrison St	Chicago	60644	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6250	480	36	13.3	80.0%	0 (0.0%)	463 (96.5%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11.6	650^th of 697 public high schools	6.7%		8.2	678^th of 699 public high schools	3.0%	28		0.0	4.1	97.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	90.9	99.2	98.5	76.9	$28,061	$5,112	$22,949
Yccs-Cca Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1231 S Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 762-2272	107	4	26.7	94.4%	1 (0.9%)	101 (94.4%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	10.6	665^th of 697 public high schools	4.6%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	23		0.0	2.2									$31,989	$2,758	$29,231
Noble St Charter-Rowe-Clark Middle School Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3645 W Chicago Ave	Chicago	60651	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 242-2212	391	17	23.0	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	332 (84.9%)	56 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	12.9	625^th of 697 public high schools	10.3%		7.4	689^th of 699 public high schools	1.4%	64		0.0	6.3									$26,898	$246	$26,652
Marshall Metropolitan High School	Public	9-12	3250 W Adams St	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6455	239	23	10.3	92.9%	1 (0.4%)	229 (95.8%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		7.8	686^th of 699 public high schools	1.9%	6		0.0	0.0	91.3	96.5	96.5	96.5	93.6	96.5	97.1	84.3	$36,883	$7,686	$29,197
Westinghouse High School	Public	9-12	3223 W Franklin Blvd	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6400	1,199	80	14.9	77.3%	29 (2.4%)	553 (46.1%)	502 (41.9%)	85 (7.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.8%)	58.7	231^st of 697 public high schools	66.9%		52.5	301^st of 699 public high schools	56.9%	70	29.9	19.5	31.4	95.8	98.5	98.5	98.5	92.4	98.3	98.5	81.2	$17,528	$2,920	$14,608
Noble St Charter-DRW Trading Col	Public, Charter	9-12	931 S Homan Ave	Chicago	60624	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 893-4500	352	30	11.7	86.6%	1 (0.3%)	345 (98.0%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.7	588^th of 697 public high schools	15.6%		18.5	574^th of 699 public high schools	17.9%	14		5.8	3.5									$28,163	$246	$27,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Prep Academy Charter High School

How many students attend Legal Prep Academy Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Legal Prep Academy Charter High School.

What district is Legal Prep Academy Charter High School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Is Legal Prep Academy Charter High School a good school?

Legal Prep Academy Charter High School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Illinois high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Legal Prep Academy Charter High School?

Students at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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