School Overview
Williams Medical Prep High School, located at 4934 S. Wabash Ave in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, is a specialized institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As the name suggests, the school’s core mission is to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation specifically tailored to preparing them for careers in the healthcare and medical fields. By integrating traditional high school curriculum with health-science electives, the school aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and post-secondary medical training, equipping students with the foundational knowledge needed for roles such as nursing, medicine, and allied health professions.

The school serves as an important educational pillar for the local community, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the development of professional skills required in the medical workforce. Through its focused programming, Williams Medical Prep strives to foster a supportive environment where students can explore medical technologies, human biology, and professional health ethics. By fostering these pathways, the school seeks to prepare its graduates to enter competitive collegiate programs or the healthcare labor market, ultimately working to increase representation and success for local youth in the evolving medical sector.
74
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic1
Black71
Two or More2
  • Black
    71 (95.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4%)
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)535-1120
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 923
Grade 1026
Grade 1118
Grade 127
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5574.3%
Male1925.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)