Payton College Preparatory High School
- Public, Magnet
- CHICAGO, IL
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Payton College Preparatory High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 427 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
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Payton College Preparatory High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
94%
Percent Proficient - Math
96%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1420
543 responses
Average ACT
32
434 responses
AP Enrollment
77%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$65,781
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,209
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$277,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
98%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 47 responsesPoll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 47 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,167
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 54 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$74,254
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.5%
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 64 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 64 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 64 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,409 / year
National
$12,23998%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 64 responses63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 64 responses97%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 64 responsesSimilar Schools
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Payton College Preparatory High School Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 427 reviews
During my 4 school years at Walter Payton, there were multiple enjoyable parts such as the large number of diverse clubs they offered, including multiple identity clubs, fostering a home for POC students. The elective classes were very enjoyable, funded very nicely, allowing all the necessary materials to be purchased, and the teachers were very passionate. On the downside, the math department this school has tends to be less caring with the tactics of how they communicate and teach math to children, there is oftentimes lots of feedback from the students but the teacher's committee at the school often times does not address the students concerns or offer good alternative solutions to improve students learning. There are not many consequences for things like littering, fighting, micro/macr0-aggressions, and ditching classes and most of the schools current funding is spent on the sports teams specifically football.
I've been here for all four years and I love this school! Truly, the best part of the school is the teachers. Of course, you'll have a few that aren't your favorite, but I've found teachers I really admire. They are here because they love to teach. The student body as a whole is also really great, at least for my years here. We went through a lot of administration struggles, but what pulled us together was our support for our teachers and the shared values that we have as students. The course load is challenging but manageable, but I also felt really well prepared from my elementary school. All that being said, Payton has many normal issues like any high school (some student drama, mediocre/bad food, people that you like and don't like, etc).
Payton is truly a transformative space. Passionate teachers, abundance of resources, brilliant students, and a reputation that surpasses it all. I enjoyed my time here and can't wait to see how it changes in the next couple years!