Magnet School
Jones College Prep High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Chicago, IL
- 598 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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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$52,497
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,029
National
$949Median Home Value
$234,500
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.61 responses
Poll
- 79%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.61 responses
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.69 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.69 responses
- 61%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.69 responses
Teachers
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.94 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.94 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.94 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.105 responses
- 49%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.105 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.105 responses
Jones College Prep High School Reviews
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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!
There are so many opportunities at this school, from clubs, trips abroad, volunteer projects, and college courses, and there are so many resources that help students explore their talent and passions, as well as the world. Everyone is very friendly and supportive of one another and there are a lot of great teachers here. The teachers are understanding and they challenge the students to do better. The teachers engage the class through debates, in-class discussions and activities that help students understand and master the material rather than simply memorize it. The school is diverse and aware of how to treat people of different religions, cultures, and sexualities. Everyone is very supportive and active in the community. There’s a strong community at the school that will help students every step of the way. Students are very much prepared for college with the rigorous courses offered here, as well as the opportunities and the supportive community that the school has.
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.