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Jones College Prep High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
700 S State St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Paul J Powers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
B-
A-
A
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
83.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
281:1
Student Diversity
Female
59.1%
Male
40.9%
White
34.8%
Hispanic
31.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.3%
Black
12.5%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
#6
Best Magnet HS in Illinois
#6
Best Public HS in Illinois
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 Urbana-Champaign
987 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
639 Students
Northwestern University
602 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
490 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
475 Students
University of Chicago
474 Students
DePaul University
423 Students
Loyola University Chicago
391 Students
Michigan State University
331 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
274 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
325 Students
Psychology
299 Students
Biology
260 Students
Computer Science
222 Students
Political Science and Government
203 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
175 Students
Pre-Law Studies
123 Students
Economics
113 Students
Finance
109 Students
Marketing
104 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/30/2025
Academics wise very good but if looking for the school spirit it's not really there. Most of the staff and teachers are really nice but can be strict or mean at some times.
7/5/2025
It is sad to see that the administration is not providing as much attention to the arts. Jones used to have amazing musicals and plays with lots of effort in set, costume, and acting. Still a wonderful school, but I wish it was aware of it's strenghts and cared for them.
7/2/2025
My time here was a mix of challenges and joys. While some restrictions made student life feel a bit dull, I truly appreciated the dedication of some teachers who passionately supported student activities, making the experience memorable overall.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/30/2024
I have two daughters at two different selective enrollment schools, and my experiences have been night and day. My oldest attends Jones and she has never much enjoyed it. She has had some really excellent teachers and some less so, one in particular was an absolute bully. When she complained about h...
1/31/2024
This was once a great school but Network 15 and the new principal messed everything up. There are fights and drugs and the focus has been shifting away from academics to the "diversity and inclusion" stuff. Students have to pass a very hard exam to enter this school and it seems as it were all for n...
11/17/2022
My daughter is thriving at Jones! I’ll admit, when she told me she wanted to go there when she was in 7th grade, I was highly skeptical. I wanted her to pursue admission at Walter Payton or Whitney Young because what I remembered about Jones was that it was more of a vocational school rather than co...
4/23/2021
My daughter loves Jones and the great teachers and staff. The block schedule prepares students well for college life. Jones enjoys top tier college and university acceptances. We are thrilled with an educational experience that clearly rivals the top private schools. Jones also has an infinite numbe...
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$161K - $772K
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$334,434
% Renters
65%
Average Household Income
$137,179
% of College Grads
74.8%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,740 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
89.0%
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Jones College Prep High School is a public 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 1,909 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Jones College Prep High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $334,434. Discover additional schools in the area, like Young Magnet High School, Chicago Tech Academy, Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jones College Prep High School.