LEGAL PREP HS
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
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
Demographics
School Stats
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
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
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
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Volleyball
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- 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.
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- 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: 470
- Number of offers: 66
