Walter Payton College Prep
- Public, Magnet
- Chicago, IL
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Walter Payton College Prep
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Chicago, IL
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 384 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
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Walter Payton College Prep Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
93%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1400
317 responses
Average ACT
31
458 responses
AP Enrollment
77%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$58,247
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,112
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$258,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade 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. 42 responses
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 42 responses
Students
Diversity
grade 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. 49 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 49 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 49 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$74,254
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.5%
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 59 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 59 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 59 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. 59 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 59 responses
- 97%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 59 responses
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Walter Payton College Prep Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 384 reviews
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Although Walter Payton is a PWI, the school culture and atmosphere are very welcoming and feels like a community. There are people of many cultures and backgrounds which makes finding friends easier and natural in this school setting. Even academically the teachers are very welcoming and want you to succeed. There are afterschool and enrichment clubs and programs created by students and teachers that offer tutoring and community building. There are clubs that allow you to explore your hobbies and find new ones! Also, clubs that connect you to others of similar ethnic/ racial backgrounds as you like BSU (Black student union) and LAC (Latin American coalition). Walter Payton wants everyone to feel like they belong and makes sure to discuss injustices that happen in the world around us to promote allyship and support minority students. Overall Walter Payton offers great academic classes that prepare you well for college and makes sure you know you belong and are capable of great things.
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!