UIC College Prep

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UIC College Prep

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1231 S Damen Ave,  Chicago, IL
3.6
5.0
911 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Audrey Borling
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
41.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
19%
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
335:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
46.7%
Hispanic
45.4%
Asian
5.2%
White
1.5%

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.
University of Illinois Chicago 466 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 324 Students
Illinois State University 270 Students
Northern Illinois University 262 Students
DePaul University 261 Students
Loyola University Chicago 187 Students
Saint Xavier University 173 Students
Roosevelt University 163 Students
Dominican University 160 Students
Northwestern University 135 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 168 Students
Nursing 123 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Biology 72 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Engineering 38 Students
Finance 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 93 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2025
I have been at Uic College Prep since my freshman year & I can truly say that It was a great 4 years. I have met some amazing people and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the firecat nation!
3.0 Senior
10/1/2025
It's been a challenging experience but I am almost at the finish line. I am grateful for all the support this school has provided, but I am ready for a new challenge.
4.0 Alum
8/1/2024
I had a pretty good experience, but I regret not going all out with applying for scholarships. It is currently too expensive for my parents to pay out of pocket for me. I would like to attend College with no worries about how, where, and when I could pay.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/25/2018
Muy a gusto por que mi hija le han dado muchos apoyos
5.0 teacher
1/21/2014
UIC College Prep is a special school and a wonderful place to learn. Passionate and dedicated staff members and excellent school culture affords great success at UIC CP!

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UIC 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 911 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. UIC College Prep has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicago Bulls College Prep, Muchin College Prep, Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near UIC College Prep.

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