North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Summary:

North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois that serves 418 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.

North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins has consistently low academic performance compared to district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 2.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in 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, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 83.7% in 2020-2021 to 94.9% in 2022-2023, but remains below district and state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 35.9% in 2019-2020 to 89.3% in 2023-2024.

While North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins performs similarly or worse than nearby charter and public high schools in the district, such as Noble St Charter-DRW Trading Col, North Lawndale Prep Charter - Christ, and Marshall Metropolitan High School, the school does perform better for homeless students, ranking 46th out of 125 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623-2218

(773) 542-6766

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
637^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,461

Student/teacher ratio: 27.8

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.9%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins ranks worse than 91.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 92^nd among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins 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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins 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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins is $10,461. 137 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins 637^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

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Rank History for all students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.80	652^nd	701	7.0%
2021	9.76	650^th	688	5.5%
2022	6.69	695^th	699	0.6%
2023	8.26	677^th	699	3.1%
2024	12.24	637^th	697	8.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	38.49	217^th	453	52.1%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	12.95	583^rd	639	8.8%
2021	15.09	558^th	611	8.7%
2022	10.15	620^th	626	1.0%
2023	11.47	619^th	644	3.9%
2024	16.88	567^th	639	11.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	28.47	46^th	98	53.1%
2023	28.07	55^th	104	47.1%
2024	49.85	46^th	125	63.2%

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Rank History for Female students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.66	611^th	665	8.1%
2021	10.28	596^th	639	6.7%
2022	6.87	651^st	658	1.1%
2023	8.60	633^rd	656	3.5%
2024	14.01	586^th	664	11.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.38	382^nd	428	10.7%
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	7.33	647^th	675	4.1%
2021	9.67	619^th	653	5.2%
2022	7.06	656^th	664	1.2%
2023	8.28	649^th	668	2.8%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for African American students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	23.56	243^rd	299	18.7%
2021	26.86	214^th	281	23.8%
2022	19.11	287^th	294	2.4%
2023	20.15	285^th	301	5.3%
2024	24.99	249^th	299	16.7%

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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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	345	2	0	1	348
2019	0	355	2	0	3	360
2020	0	394	4	0	7	405
2021	0	438	6	1	1	446
2022	1	461	5	2	1	470
2023	1	405	8	1	3	418

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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	348	n/a	n/a	97.1
2019	360	1.0	360.0	94.4
2020	405	25.0	16.2	96
2021	446	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	470	10.0	47.0	94.5
2023	418	15.0	27.8	97.4

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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	348	n/a	n/a	97.1
2019	360	1.0	360.0	94.4
2020	405	25.0	16.2	96
2021	446	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	470	10.0	47.0	94.5
2023	418	15.0	27.8	97.4

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 North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$943 (6.3%)	$13,948 (93.7%)	$14,891
2020	$750 (5.5%)	$12,904 (94.5%)	$13,654
2021	$536 (3.8%)	$13,469 (96.2%)	$14,005
2022	$536 (3.8%)	$13,469 (96.2%)	$14,005
2023	$2,488 (13.4%)	$16,127 (86.6%)	$18,614
2024	$2,073 (19.8%)	$8,388 (80.2%)	$10,461

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

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 652^nd of 701 High schools	Ranks 677^th of 699 High schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins)	0	1.9	1.9%
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 (North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins)	6.6	0	6.6%
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 (North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins)	0	2.3	2.3%
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	360	418	16.1%
African American	355	405	14.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	8	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	97.4%	2.9%

Schools Near North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

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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
North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins	Public, Charter	9-12	1313 S Sacramento Dr	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 542-6766	418	15	27.8	97.4%	1 (0.2%)	405 (96.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12.2	637^th of 697 public high schools	8.6%		8.3	677^th of 699 public high schools	3.1%	40		2.3	2.3									$10,461	$2,073	$8,388
Collins Academy High School	Public	9-12	1313 S Sacramento Dr	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1840	234	24	9.7	97.9%	1 (0.4%)	222 (94.9%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	671^st of 697 public high schools	3.7%		7.4	691^st of 699 public high schools	1.1%	20		0.0	1.7	98.1	99.5	99.5	99.5	93.3	99.0	99.5	77.4	$35,188	$7,564	$27,624
Manley Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2935 W Polk St	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-6900	124	13	9.9	90.3%	4 (3.2%)	108 (87.1%)	9 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	14.6	606^th of 697 public high schools	13.1%		8.3	673^rd of 699 public high schools	3.7%	67		2.9	5.7	78.9	86.7	86.7	86.7	76.7	85.6	83.3	67.8	$41,956	$8,877	$33,079
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
North Lawndale Prep Charter - Christ	Public, Charter	9-12	1615 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 542-1490	313	14	22.3	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	308 (98.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10.6	668^th of 697 public high schools	4.2%		7.9	684^th of 699 public high schools	2.1%	16		1.4	0.0									$10,842	$1,953	$8,889
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2001 S California Ave	Chicago	60608	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 648-2130	146	9	16.2	91.1%	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	137 (93.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	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									$24,379	$2,154	$22,226
Ombudsman Chicago West	Public	9-12	2401 W Congress Pkwy	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(312) 243-1550	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				85.6	88.2	88.2	88.2	84.3	86.3	85.6	66.0
Cook County Juvenile-Jefferson Alt High School	Public	6-12	1100 S Hamilton Ave	Chicago	60612	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(312) 433-7110	0	45	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				96.9	97.7	97.7	97.7	98.5	96.9	96.9	94.6
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
Farragut Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2345 S Christiana Ave	Chicago	60623	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-1300	529	44	12.1	94.0%	5 (0.9%)	75 (14.2%)	447 (84.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.5	616^th of 697 public high schools	11.6%		12.2	616^th of 699 public high schools	11.9%		17.1	2.6	4.3	92.5	93.7	93.7	93.7	89.3	93.9	92.3	84.7	$24,990	$3,975	$21,015

Frequently Asked Questions about North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins

What is the racial makeup of North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins?

Students at North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins?

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins.

Is North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins a good school?

North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Illinois high schools.

What district is North Lawndale Prep Charter-Collins in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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