At a glance
Reported students
373
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Alcott College Prep: 373 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
4.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 357
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Alcott College Prep
Alcott College Prep is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 373 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.4:1, below the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.3%) and Black (14.7%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 32.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alcott College Prep
- 1How do the reported 4.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 32.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.9%
- Hispanic67.3%
- Black14.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Phoenix Military Academy HS
High · Grades 09–12
372 reported students
Orr Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
361 reported students
World Language High School
High · Grades 09–12
389 reported students
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
High · Grades 09–12
355 reported students
Gage Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr HS
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
Public schools near Alcott College Prep
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 07–12 | 4,604 | 0.9 mi |
| Pathways in Education Avondale High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Lake View High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 1,431 | 1.5 mi |
| Aspira Charter - Business and Finance HS High · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 426 | 1.9 mi |
| Lincoln Park High School High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 2,214 | 2.1 mi |
| Clemente Community Academy HS High · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 09–12 | 745 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alcott College Prep
What grades does Alcott College Prep serve?
Alcott College Prep reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Alcott College Prep?
Alcott College Prep reported 373 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 357 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alcott College Prep?
The calculated ratio is 4.4:1, based on 373 students and 84.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alcott College Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alcott College Prep is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alcott College Prep students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alcott College Prep in?
Alcott College Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alcott College Prep?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lane Technical High School (0.9 mi), Pathways in Education Avondale (1.3 mi), Lake View High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.