NORTHSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Northside College Preparatory Hs is a public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 1,061 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Northside College Preparatory Hs has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Northside College Preparatory High School, located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing selective-enrollment public schools in the United States. Established in 1999, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes a challenging college-preparatory environment, advanced placement (AP) coursework, and a strong commitment to global education. Its campus was designed with a modern, collegiate aesthetic, fostering an atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and collaborative learning among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic rigor, Northside College Prep is celebrated for its vibrant extracurricular culture and supportive community. The school offers a wide array of clubs, competitive athletic teams, and arts programs that allow students to pursue interests outside of the classroom. With a mission focused on fostering critical thinking and civic responsibility, Northside consistently maintains high graduation rates and places its graduates into prestigious universities across the country, solidifying its reputation as a premier institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system.

For more information, contact Northside College Preparatory Hs at (773) 534-3954 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.