Hansberry College Prep, formerly known as "Noble Auburn Gresham College Prep", is a public four-year charter high school located in the Auburn Gresham in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools.
Serving 522 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr's student population of 522 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr 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-hansberry Prep Slvr is 0.04, 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
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
80%
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-hansberry Prep Slvr's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?
522 students attend Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr?
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr offer ?
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr part of?
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr located?
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Auburn Gresham.
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