Johnson College Prep is a public 4鈥搚ear charter high school located in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Johnson is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools and Chicago Public Schools.
Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep's student population of 477 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg 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-johnson Colg Prep is 0.10, 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
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
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-johnson Colg Prep's ranking?
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep is ranked #3239 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep?
477 students attend Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep?
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep offer ?
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep part of?
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep located?
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Englewood.
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