Payton College Preparatory High School
- Public, Magnet
- CHICAGO, IL
Magnet School
Chicago Public Schools
Payton College Preparatory High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 441 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
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Payton College Preparatory High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
96%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1420
634 responses
Average ACT
32
391 responses
AP Enrollment
77%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$71,673
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,314
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$304,500
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
96%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 52 responsesPoll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 52 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,233
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 59 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 59 responses76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 59 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$74,254
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.5%
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 69 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 69 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 69 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,409 / year
National
$12,23999%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 69 responses62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 69 responses96%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 69 responsesSimilar Schools
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Payton College Preparatory High School Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 441 reviews
The quality of education is superb. Teachers and staff actively play a part in everyday student studies and work diligently to assist students towards success, whether this be through opening office hours or providing supplemental material in class. While there certainly are a diversity of clubs and opportunities, Payton is a small school and because of this, the variety of activities is limited. However, the school does encourage students to open all kinds of new clubs- an opportunity that students always take advantage of (introducing 3 new identity clubs in my years alone). However, due to the recent changes in faculty, the governing body of the school is not yet unified and students often feel that their voices go unheard. Throughout all of this, the new principle sends out weekly newsletters to parents and guardians with a section open to questions, maintaining excellent communication between the school and home.
This is the best school I have ever attended. The family is abundant and the culture permeates the school. The grizzly pride is unmatched and I want nothing but success for this school. It has taught me many lessons and I would like to see this school continue on this path. The faculty are great and the students reflect it!
Overall, I really enjoy going to Payton every day. I have connected with a lot of great people who are passionate for their own individual interests. The teachers are very knowledgable and help you learn the content well.