SOUTH SHORE INTL COL PREP HIGH SCHOOL
South Shore Intl Col Prep 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 648 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 36 teachers, South Shore Intl Col Prep 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.
South Shore International College Preparatory High School, located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective-enrollment public school dedicated to preparing students for success in higher education and global citizenship. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. This curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, international-mindedness, and a well-rounded educational experience that challenges students to meet high academic standards.
Beyond its academic core, South Shore International College Prep places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs intended to support the holistic development of its students. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing a supportive, college-focused atmosphere, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to become proactive leaders in their communities and beyond.
For more information, contact South Shore Intl Col Prep HS at (773) 535-8351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60649-3688
(773) 535-8351
SOUTH SHORE INTL COL PREP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 648 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:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 36.69
- 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 648 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH SHORE INTL COL PREP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 65.6%
- Male
- 34.4%
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.