Overview

Northside College Preparatory High School is a magnet school in Chicago, IL, offering AP courses, 25 sports, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 179 high schools in Chicago Public Schools.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Northside College Preparatory High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2021. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

5501 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
School leader: Kelly Mest
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Peterson Elementary School
    0.28 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • NA
    Brainy Boulevard Daycare
    0.3 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    North Park Church Pre-School
    0.36 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Luna Park Preschool & Kindergarten
    0.39 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • 5 /10
    Jamieson Elementary School
    0.4 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • NA
    Pedia Learning Center
    0.5 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Bais Yaakov High School
    0.52 miles
    Private; 9-12
  • NA
    St. Hilary School
    0.53 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    Albany Park Head Start Center
    0.53 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Audubon Elementary School
    2.81 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 10 /10
    Bell Elementary School
    2.45 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 10 /10
    Lasalle II Lang Acad Elementary School
    5.71 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 10 /10
    Alcott College Prep
    4.78 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 10 /10
    Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
    3.73 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 10 /10
    Prescott Elementary School
    4.11 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 10 /10
    Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
    11.93 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 10 /10
    Skinner Elementary School
    7.44 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 10 /10
    Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy
    1.56 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 10 /10
    Hancock College Preparatory High School
    14.46 miles
    Public district; 9-12