Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr

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Charter School 499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Noble Street Charter – Hansberry College Prep** is a high-performing public charter high school located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. As part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools, it operates under a mission focused on rigorous academic preparation, character development, and ensuring that students are not only accepted to but also prepared to succeed in four-year colleges and universities. The school is known for its structured environment, emphasis on college readiness, and a culture that prioritizes discipline and academic growth.

The school is named after Lorraine Hansberry, the acclaimed playwright and civil rights activist, reflecting an institutional commitment to excellence and social awareness. Academically, Hansberry Prep typically offers a demanding curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and individualized college counseling. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and achievement, the school aims to provide a consistent pathway to post-secondary success for students in a community that has historically faced significant educational challenges.

499

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	6
Black	487
Two or More	4

Black
487 (97.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)729-3400
Website:	http://www.noblenetwork.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 9 143

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	143
Grade 10	124
Grade 11	127
Grade 12	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	52.9%
Male	235	47.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)