KING COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

King College Prep High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 599 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, King College Prep High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**King College Prep High School**, located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective enrollment institution with a rich history rooted in academic excellence and community legacy. Originally founded as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes college readiness and a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences. By maintaining high academic standards, the school attracts students from across the city who are driven to excel in a challenging, supportive environment.

Beyond its academic focus, King College Prep is distinguished by its vibrant extracurricular culture and a deep commitment to social responsibility. The school offers a variety of programs, including competitive athletics, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage leadership and civic engagement. With its historic campus and dedicated faculty, King College Prep serves as a pillar of the community, fostering a culture of high expectations and personal growth that prepares its graduates for success at top-tier universities and beyond.

For more information, contact King College Prep High School at (773) 535-1180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653-3551
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KING COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 599 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
599
Teachers:
38.36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 599 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KING COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
1.0%
White
0.2%

Female
59.8%
Male
40.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.