Serving 57 students in grades 12, Crane Technical 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
88%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crane Technical Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Crane Technical Prep High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Crane Technical Prep High School?
57 students attend Crane Technical Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Crane Technical Prep High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crane Technical Prep High School?
Crane Technical Prep High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crane Technical Prep High School offer ?
Crane Technical Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Crane Technical Prep High School part of?
Crane Technical Prep High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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