Johnson College Prep

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Johnson College Prep

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
6350 S Stewart Ave,  Chicago, IL
3.7
4.3
529 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonas G. Cleaves
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
46.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
6%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
174:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
94.4%
Hispanic
4.6%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 114 Students
Northern Illinois University 109 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 90 Students
Eastern Illinois University 88 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 61 Students
Loyola University Chicago 58 Students
Western Illinois University 58 Students
Michigan State University 51 Students
DePaul University 51 Students
Clark Atlanta University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 60 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Biology 17 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 12 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 28 Reviews
1.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The experience was fine there was nothing extremely good and nothing extremely bad. I would not change anything.
5.0 Alum
3/16/2023
Johnson college prep was an excellent high school. it really set me up for the course of college. They was teaching us as if we where in a college environment which really benefitted me and my peers the way to navigate our way through out our college experience.
4.0 Alum
12/25/2019
I like the structured and disciplined environment that it created for students to feel motivated to strive to indulge in their education. The staff and teachers are very supportive providing the students with excellent opportunities. I enjoyed being involved with sports clubs and other activities that involved being a role model & showing the excellence of the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
1.0 teacher
6/20/2025
School does not provide school work or quality attention to minors. Students and faculty lie about situations in thr classroom. They do not have enough support in the classroom with dealing with 25+ plus students for one teacher. Would not suggest sending a student to school there. Horrible environm...
5.0 teacher
12/19/2019
Overall, Johnson is a strong choice for students looking to prepare for post secondary options.
5.0 student
5/15/2015
This is honestly one of the best high schools in Chicago! I am currently about to begin my junior year here. I've had a couple of ups and downs but overall its worth it in the end, Johnson is apart of the Noble Network so you can expect demerits for even the SLIGHTEST things. But JCP has also taught...
5.0 student
6/24/2014
I think my school is the best school in the city. It is truly an honor to attend Johnson College. It is an excellent preparer for the ACT. Johnson also motivates it's students to achieve success.

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Johnson College Prep is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 529 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Johnson College Prep has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $173,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men - Englewood, Ace Amandla Charter High School, Community Youth Development Institute, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Johnson College Prep.

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