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URBAN PREP - ENGLEWOOD HS
6201 S STEWART Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60621
3, 4, 8, 9, 24, 44, 63
Green, Red
Student Body: 83
About the school

Urban Prep is a free public-charter high school.  Among our stellar teaching team is the largest percentage of Black male educators in the city of Chicago, who provide our students with positive and inspiring male role models. Urban Prep's mission is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality college preparatory education to young men that results in our graduates succeeding in college.   100% of Urban Prep graduates have been admitted to college.  Our first-year college enrollment rate is 91%, and the persistence rate is 73%.  All of which outpace the national average for Black males.

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
Not Accessible
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
92.8%
Black
6.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
1.2%
Other

School Stats

31.3%
Diverse Learners
7.2%
Limited English
17.8%
Mobility Rate
27.3%
Chronic Truancy
89.2%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Murals
  • Percussion
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Web Design
  • Weekend Enrichment

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Nutrition Program
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • Biking
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Nights
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Science Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop

Sports And Fitness

91.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
84.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
83.8%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
792
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
62.5%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

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.

Urban Prep Academy for Young Men HS - Englewood-Charter-General Education

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: 266
  • Number of offers: 44