Richard T. Crane Medical Prep High School is a public four-year medical prep high school located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district. Crane is named for businessman Richard T. Crane.
Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Crane Medical Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crane Medical Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Crane Medical Prep High School's student population of 275 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Motto
Scientia Ac Labore Knowledge Through Hard Work
School Rankings
Crane Medical Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crane Medical Prep High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
88%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crane Medical Prep High School's ranking?
Crane Medical Prep High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Crane Medical Prep High School often compared to?
Crane Medical Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curie Metropolitan High School, Corliss High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crane Medical Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Crane Medical Prep High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crane Medical Prep High School?
275 students attend Crane Medical Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Crane Medical Prep High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crane Medical Prep High School?
Crane Medical Prep High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crane Medical Prep High School offer ?
Crane Medical Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crane Medical Prep High School part of?
Crane Medical Prep High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Crane Medical Prep High School located?
Crane Medical Prep High School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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