BROOKS COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Brooks College Prep Academy 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 962 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 46 teachers, Brooks College Prep Academy HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School, located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective-enrollment institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing a diverse student body for success in top-tier universities. As a college-preparatory institution, Brooks emphasizes a challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, leadership, and community engagement, consistently ranking among the high-performing schools in the state of Illinois.
Beyond its academic reputation, Brooks College Prep is known for its strong culture of high expectations and its commitment to student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience. By blending a demanding scholastic program with a supportive community, Brooks aims to equip its students with the tools necessary to navigate both higher education and the professional world effectively.
For more information, contact Brooks College Prep Academy HS at (773) 535-9930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60628-4324
(773) 535-9930
BROOKS COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 962 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 962
- Teachers:
- 46.11
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 962 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKS COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 79.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- White
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 62.4%
- Male
- 37.6%
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.