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LEGAL PREP HS
4319 W WASHINGTON Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60624-2232
20126
Green
Student Body: 201
About the school

Legal Prep is Chicago’s first and only legal-themed high school, preparing students for college and life through the development of critical thinking, problem solving, advocacy and communication skills. The mission of Legal Prep is to use its unique law themed curriculum and culture of high expectations to cultivate compassion, self-motivation, and reflection in young adults who will prepared to succeed at outstanding four-year colleges and universities.  Legal Prep strives to ensure that our students have a rounded and supportive high school experience in an enriching educational environment and that all students gain exposure to a variety of professional environments, colleges, and career paths. Our students will use their academy and civic education to grow in their professional careers, be advocates for disadvantaged communities, and positively impact our society.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Bilingal Services
No
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Parking Accessibility
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
98.0%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

19.4%
Diverse Learners
0.5%
Limited English
10.2%
Mobility Rate
69.5%
Chronic Truancy
85.1%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Mixed Media
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Mock Trial
  • Peace Circles
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Peace Circles

Scholastic

  • Evening School
  • Homework Help
  • Summer School
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

79.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
93.2%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
61.2%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
778
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
30.2%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
NOT APPLICABLE
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

LEGAL PREP HS-Charter-Law & Public Safety

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,General
  • Number of applications: 502
  • Number of offers: 75