Brooks College Prep Academy HS

www.cps.edu

990 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

990

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	180
Black	789
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
789 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
180 (18.2 %)
White
10 (1.0 %)
Two or More
6 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-9930
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 210

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 245

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	54
Grade 9	210
Grade 10	197
Grade 11	222
Grade 12	245

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	594	60%
Male	396	40%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)