King College Prep High School

www.cps.edu

819 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**King College Prep High School**, located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective enrollment institution with a rich history rooted in academic excellence and community legacy. Originally founded as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes college readiness and a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences. By maintaining high academic standards, the school attracts students from across the city who are driven to excel in a challenging, supportive environment.

Beyond its academic focus, King College Prep is distinguished by its vibrant extracurricular culture and a deep commitment to social responsibility. The school offers a variety of programs, including competitive athletics, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage leadership and civic engagement. With its historic campus and dedicated faculty, King College Prep serves as a pillar of the community, fostering a culture of high expectations and personal growth that prepares its graduates for success at top-tier universities and beyond.

819

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King College Prep High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	25
Black	781
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
781 (95.4%)
Hispanic
25 (3.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.6%)
White
3 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)535-1180
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 225

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 250

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King College Prep High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	225
Grade 10	222
Grade 11	122
Grade 12	250

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King College Prep High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	458	55.9%
Male	361	44.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)