Magnet School
Jones College Prep High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Chicago, IL
- 580 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA
- SportsA-
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA
Jones College Prep High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Crime & SafetyC-
- DiversityA+
- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesB+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$50,434
National
$55,322Median Rent
$987
National
$949Median Home Value
$225,200
National
$184,700Culture & 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.58 responses
Poll
- 79%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.58 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,667
Free or Reduced Lunch
43%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.66 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.66 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.66 responses
Teachers
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.91 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.91 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.91 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
$15,765/ year
National
$12,239- 94%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.102 responses
- 48%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.102 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.102 responses
Jones College Prep High School Reviews
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Jones College Prep is a well renowned public high school in Chicago's downtown area. Overall the school offers students a generally healthy environment to learn within. The school offers a very strong staff of highly intelligent and personable teachers who love the jobs that they do, but one place that the school does lack in is student comfort. Mainly the comfort of minority students, and students of historically marginalized groups. During my time at this school there were several instances of hateful speech being spread regarding minority students that was simply overlooked by school administration. It becomes very difficult to learn in an environment when you feel as though the people who have the power to protect you choose not to in order to avoid a news story.
None of this is said to discredit Jones College Prep as the strong academic institution that it serves to be, but it is intended to highlight the fact that there is more to every school than just the published numbers.
None of this is said to discredit Jones College Prep as the strong academic institution that it serves to be, but it is intended to highlight the fact that there is more to every school than just the published numbers.
I think the counseling department at Jones does an amazing job at finding enrichment opportunities for students. Through their emails, I found out about the ACE Mentor Program, which greatly influenced the major I want to pursue and helped me get an apprenticeship over the summer. I feel fortunate to have a fountain of resources at school, because I know that not all students have those opportunities.
Jones has incredible students because it has amazing teachers. One particular English teacher was always a harsh grader, but because of her I learned to communicate better through my writing, which helped me excel in other courses. The AP classes at Jones are also great because there are so many to choose from, and my teachers were always available if I had trouble in class.
Jones has incredible students because it has amazing teachers. One particular English teacher was always a harsh grader, but because of her I learned to communicate better through my writing, which helped me excel in other courses. The AP classes at Jones are also great because there are so many to choose from, and my teachers were always available if I had trouble in class.
Jones College Prep is a very diverse college preparatory school. Students are selected from all over Chicago, and it is evident in the population. Teachers strive to help students succeed both inside the class and outside, and there is ample time provided for extra help. Because the school is college preparatory, the counselors really focus on early applications to colleges and for scholarships. The academics are very understandable and provide a good platform for upward mobility in terms of class selection. One downside is that the school consists of two unconnected building that are 6+ floors high, so a lot of climbing is required!