HANCOCK COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Hancock College Preparatory HS 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 967 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 52 teachers, Hancock College Preparatory HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Hancock College Preparatory High School, located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, is a public secondary school operating under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a "College Preparatory" institution, its core mission is to provide a rigorous academic environment designed to ready students for the demands of higher education. The school typically focuses on a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as math, science, English, and social studies—while often providing various Advanced Placement (AP) courses or honors tracks to challenge high-achieving students and offer opportunities for college credit.

Beyond its academic focus, Hancock serves as a community hub for the Southwest Side of Chicago, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s environment is generally oriented toward fostering post-secondary success, aiming to support students through the college application process and beyond. By balancing academic discipline with student engagement initiatives, Hancock strives to prepare its graduates for both collegiate and professional futures in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact Hancock College Preparatory HS at (773) 535-2410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.