Urban Prep Charter South Shore High School

Urban Prep Charter South Shore High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
521 E 35th St,  Chicago, IL
3.7
3.0
322 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Glass
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
22
Reading
19
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
84:1

Student Diversity

Male
99.5%
Female
<1%
Black
98.2%
Hispanic
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%

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 73 Students
University of Kentucky 39 Students
Roosevelt University 39 Students
Michigan State University 37 Students
Purdue University Northwest 34 Students
Illinois State University 33 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 32 Students
Clark Atlanta University 29 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 26 Students
Jackson State University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 36 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Finance 11 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 11 Students
Computer Software Engineering 8 Students
Biology 6 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Civil Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 37 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/31/2024
Urban Prep is one the best schools in Chicago in my opinion. They focus on the success of African american students
5.0 Junior
5/4/2020
At first I didnt want to attend, because it was going to be all boys. But come to find out, it wasnt so bad. Us wearing a blazer & tie & dress shoes brings significants to our lives especially as young black men. Urban prep/the teachers & staff taught me how to become a better man.
4.0 Alum
5/3/2019
Urban Prep Academy gave me the ability to reach my goal into becoming a college student. They mentored young men into becoming role models. Overall, with the help of everyone at Urban Prep Academy they showed me the way to becoming a successful black man.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 parent
8/24/2013
I'm not a parent I'm a former student who attended Urban prep for my freshman and sophmore yearclass of 2015. In my opinion UP Bronzeville has a great principal and assistant principal in Mr. Glass and Mr. Curry. They are very passionate about their job and helping young black men.The college counsi...

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Urban Prep Charter South Shore High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 322 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Urban Prep Charter South Shore High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $411,453. Discover additional schools in the area, like National Teachers Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Urban Prep Charter South Shore High School.

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