School Overview
Crane Medical Prep High School, located on Chicago’s Near West Side, is a specialized neighborhood high school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. The school is distinct for its focus on health sciences and medical careers, designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation alongside early exposure to the healthcare field. By partnering with local health institutions and universities, Crane aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, particularly for those interested in pursuing careers as doctors, nurses, researchers, or allied health professionals.

The school is housed in a historic building that has been renovated to support a modern learning environment, often featuring laboratories and specialized classrooms that facilitate its medical-focused curriculum. Beyond academics, Crane Medical Prep places a strong emphasis on student support services and community engagement, striving to bridge the gap between high school education and the high-demand professional medical workforce. It serves as a key option for students in the area who are looking for a career-oriented education that combines traditional college preparatory coursework with real-world clinical and scientific applications.
320
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crane Medical Prep HS
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic44
Black272
Two or More1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    272 (85.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (13.8 %)
  • White
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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)534-7600
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 66
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 89
Grade 12 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Crane Medical Prep HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 966
Grade 1068
Grade 1189
Grade 1297
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Crane Medical Prep HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22269.4%
Male9830.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)