Magnet School
Walter Payton College Prep
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Chicago, IL
- 320 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA+
- SportsB+
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA
Walter Payton College Prep 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
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
Poll
- 97%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
887
Free or Reduced Lunch
31%
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses
Teachers
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.46 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.46 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.46 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
$15,765/ year
National
$12,239- 98%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
- 98%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
Walter Payton College Prep Reviews
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Walter Payton College Prep is an amazing Liberal Arts school from which students leave ready to tackle the challenges of today. Here, you can play the trombone in front of hundreds of students. Here, you can swing swords and climb mountains. Here, you can do challenging math way above your pay grade. Here, you will learn about the history of our country from a multitude of perspectives, and read substantive essays from magnificent authors. The teachers at Walter Payton College Prep never cease to pique your curiosity. Faculty, in its entirety, has a great spectrum of wisdom and is a pillar of support for everyone who seeks their aid. And the students, from the 1st day freshman wondering the halls to the senior taking his last glance of the school, have a burning passion to learn and play 'till the bell strikes 3:30P.M.everyday. We can't wait to meet with you, share with you, and learn from you here at Walter Payton College Prep!
Walter Payton is the best school I could ask for! It has a challenging curriculum consisting of pretty much only Honors and AP classes and has a great student community. Many students also take classes at a higher level due to past completion or tested out of a level (ie. Spanish 2 as a freshman class).
Alongside the academics, there are 'enrichment's every day, with different clubs (ie. art, academics, watching Disney movies, test corrections, sports practice), study hall, and plenty of other fun/academic activities for around 50 minutes every day.
Overall, Payton is a great place for high school, if you like academics. :)
Alongside the academics, there are 'enrichment's every day, with different clubs (ie. art, academics, watching Disney movies, test corrections, sports practice), study hall, and plenty of other fun/academic activities for around 50 minutes every day.
Overall, Payton is a great place for high school, if you like academics. :)
I love the relaxed yet intense learning experience at Payton. Sports and clubs at Payton were all very welcoming to me as a freshman. There are so many ways to get involved and meet new people after school at Payton with sport events, clubs, dances, international night, performances, and more. With the Pal system at Payton where chosen juniors and seniors are Pals to groups of freshmen made it very easy to to get fully immersed in the Payton culture and traditions and get any answers to academic, social, or emotional questions I had as a freshman. Payton has wonderful teachers that not only teach but learn from their students to make their class a better experience for everyone. One way to better Payton would be to have an environment that dosen't put so much pressure on academic excellence and getting certain scores or grades because it often leaves students stressed and overworked. Glad I picked Payton!