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Jones College Prep High School

#7 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Chicago, IL
  • 617 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Jones College Prep High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Chicago, IL. It has 1,815 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 87% in reading.
    Address
    700 S State St
    Chicago, IL 60605
    Telephone
    (773) 534-8600
    Website
    jonescollegeprep.org

    Jones College Prep High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    87%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    82%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1320
    386 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    621 responses
    AP Enrollment
    48%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $109,077
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,074
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $448,235
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    97%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.63 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.63 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 167 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming Pep Rally
      18%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • Spirit Train
      14%
    • Eagle Games
      13%
    • ALAS Festival
      9%
    • Theater
      8%
    • The battle against the classes on pep rally day
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,815
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    41%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.71 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.71 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.71 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $72,385
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    23.8%
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.96 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.96 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.96 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,924/ year
    National
    $12,239
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.107 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.107 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.107 responses
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    Jones College Prep High School Reviews

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    I loved the Jones community! Jones offered a 'Freshman Connection' program at the beginning of my freshman year, and it set me off to a great start with making friends and learning more about the school. I was very prepared and amazed by how hospitable the school was to me as well as all of its students. All classes at Jones are Honors (excluding AP), so I was worried I wouldn't do well at first. But the teachers and resources at my school helped me get high grades and skills on time management and studying. Many of the clubs offered at jones were suited to my tastes and were very welcoming! They had so many options to join, and I was glad a great majority of my schoolmates shared the same interests as me. Applying for this school is set in stone to be one of my proudest moments, because my high school experience so far has been one of a kind.
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    I am a senior at Jones College Prep, and it has been a joy to be here all 4 years of high school. Jones offers a rigorous academic environment, but also allows for students to get involved in lots of activities and interact with wonderful teachers. Situated in the south loop in downtown Chicago, there are plenty of ways to get to school with public transportation, and tons of great restaurants and activities for students to enjoy! I would reccommend it to anyone looking for a great high school experience!
    Overall, I have loved my time at Jones. I transferred here my sophomore year and was welcomed by most everybody, and had no trouble making friends. The student body is an incredibly diverse and interesting group of students- everybody is so smart and talented. Almost everyone I have met has their own passion or skill set. The club culture at Jones is also top-notch. Students can create their own clubs easily- my friend started the Robotics team his freshman year, and now they've placed in competitions. That said, there are some things I would change if I could. The lack of school spirit at Jones is astounding. There is class spirit in which each grade has pride in their own class, not as a whole for Jones. The administration can devise some unnecessary rules. They restricted the places we can put up posters to just a single bulletin board on each floor, which makes walking through the lobby and some hallways feel very industrial and takes away from the high school feel.