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Payton College Preparatory High School
  • Public, Magnet
  • CHICAGO, IL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A

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Payton College Preparatory High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in CHICAGO, IL. It has 1,167 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 96% of students are at least proficient in math and 94% in reading.

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1034 N WELLS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60610
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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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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$65,781
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,209
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$277,600
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
98%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 47 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 47 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 151 responses
  • Homecoming
    20%
  • Sweetness Day
    17%
  • School parties and dances (field day, prom).
    16%
  • Field Day
    15%
  • International Night
    10%
  • Dance-a-Thon
    7%
  • Spirit Week
    5%

Students

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 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$74,254
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.5%
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 64 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 64 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 64 responses

Clubs & 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
$12,239
98%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 64 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 64 responses
97%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 64 responses

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