Magnet School
Walter Payton College Prep
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Chicago, IL
- 373 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA+
- SportsA-
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingC-
Median Household Income
$55,198
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,077
National
$949Median Home Value
$246,500
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
- 98%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.41 responses
Poll
- 93%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.41 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,153
Free or Reduced Lunch
31%
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.48 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.48 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.48 responses
Teachers
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.58 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.58 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.58 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very 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.58 responses
- 62%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.58 responses
- 97%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.58 responses
Walter Payton College Prep Reviews
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Coming in, there are so many wonderful counselors who provide resources for any kind of student regardless of income, racial background or where you came from. While we pride ourselves of having "students from every area code," student relationships have risen in racial tensions. It seems that the only thing that keeps the peace is the mutual love for the school and it's outstanding perfomance in academics, such as the Honors and AP courses. Despite the social culture, you will not find any other opportunity to experience the rigor that is needed to ascend to college life, such as academic clubs like Robotics and Science Olympiad as well as Debate and Black Student Union. Go Grizzlies!
I loved it here. Mr. Devine always brought the most positive vibes to school and in the hallways. Everyone was supportive of each other and student-teacher relationships were rather casual when needed while also maintaining focus on academic materials. Really sad that most of the administration is moving out, but they're going to even bigger places!
WPCP being a CPS Selective Enrollment School, your teen must live in Chicago.
We weren't sure we'd like the system of several classes one day, the rest the next; but they really get to dig in to a subject this way. Once every 2 weeks is "seminar day" - interesting things for the half-day, from pet shelter volunteering to judo, a local nature preserve to films.
Top-notch sci teachers, esp "Ms. Fig". 1 Lit teacher w/chip on her shoulder. Ms. Hudson is fab, for college prep/gen support; we love the comfort dog.
Sports: many choices, NO AstroTurf.
Theatre can't be beat, 2 productions/yr.
Tutoring run by members of the NHS.
8am's tough for teens, if later could = more sleep!
We weren't sure we'd like the system of several classes one day, the rest the next; but they really get to dig in to a subject this way. Once every 2 weeks is "seminar day" - interesting things for the half-day, from pet shelter volunteering to judo, a local nature preserve to films.
Top-notch sci teachers, esp "Ms. Fig". 1 Lit teacher w/chip on her shoulder. Ms. Hudson is fab, for college prep/gen support; we love the comfort dog.
Sports: many choices, NO AstroTurf.
Theatre can't be beat, 2 productions/yr.
Tutoring run by members of the NHS.
8am's tough for teens, if later could = more sleep!