The Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School is part of the Chicago Public Schools system, enrolling over 500 students in the sixth through 12th grade. The school serves the city's Austin suburb on Chicago’s West Side. Named after the talented journalist and former Chicago resident, Michele E. Clark, the school flies its black and gold colors proudly as students pursue high academic standards and active involvement in their school community.
To promote STEM learning, educators at Michele Clark introduce students to advanced science, technology, engineering and math concepts early on to prepare them for successful college careers. The school also offers Advanced Placement classes in English, psychology and history.
The exterior walls of the school's building feature the incredible mural art of Chicago-based artist, Max Sansing. Born on the city's South Side, Sansing brings a photorealistic and technicolor quality to his large paintings of Austin's students.
Supporting the scholastic and personal development of every student, the Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School teaches its Eagles to soar, think critically and positively impact the world around them.
Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5101 W Harrison St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Beulah A Mcloyd
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
2.96
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C
B+
A-
A-
B
C+
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.96
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
450
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
525:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Black
96.5%
Hispanic
3.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University
247 Students
Western Illinois University
201 Students
Illinois State University
170 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
142 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
135 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
126 Students
DePaul University
116 Students
Northwestern University
102 Students
Roosevelt University
102 Students
Loyola University Chicago
96 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
144 Students
Nursing
82 Students
Psychology
37 Students
Small Business Management
25 Students
Cosmetology
25 Students
Biology
23 Students
Real Estate
22 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
18 Students
Entrepreneurship
18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/18/2022
I love Michelle Clark High School. That school taught me I can be anything I want to be and I AM!! I walked through those doors a immature 14 year old undecided on what I wanted to be when I grew up. 4 years later I know what I want to be. I want to be a Physical Education Teacher. Watching my teachers work with me and my peers motivated me to choose this career path. I want to make my family proud.
6/6/2022
What I like about Michele Clark is that even though we fight we still stick together like we never faught.
8/24/2020
It was a great four year here ! The environment was great and everyone here made you feel loved no matter who you were.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/17/2017
i worked here before and I must say it's s great school
2/14/2013
It may be a nice building, but a very dangerous and disgusting school. The students are out of control! No parent involvement and the LSC is a joke. Go somewhere else for an education.
1/19/2013
nice building but a very violent place to learn and teach!how is this a magnet school and the students are a wild?the smart kids are still going to whitney young!
9/22/2012
A total joke of a school. Students are completely direspectful! Bad neighborhood. LSC is a waste of time. They do not know what they are doing. Find a better school. I took my children out!
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List Price Range
$195K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$273,805
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,985 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.6%
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