UIC College Prep is a public four-year charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois. It is operated by the Noble Network of Charter Schools. The school has a partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago.
Serving 940 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep's student population of 940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep 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 Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep is 0.57, 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
#3031 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
51%
28%
Black
42%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
85%
47%
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 Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep is ranked #3031 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep often compared to?
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Noble St Chtr-noble Campus, Westinghouse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep?
940 students attend Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep?
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep offer ?
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep part of?
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep located?
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep 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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