South Shore Intl Col Prep HS

1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649

www.cps.edu

625 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Shore International College Preparatory High School, located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective-enrollment public school dedicated to preparing students for success in higher education and global citizenship. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. This curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, international-mindedness, and a well-rounded educational experience that challenges students to meet high academic standards.

Beyond its academic core, South Shore International College Prep places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs intended to support the holistic development of its students. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing a supportive, college-focused atmosphere, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to become proactive leaders in their communities and beyond.

625

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	21
Black	598
Two or More	4

Black
598 (95.7%)
Hispanic
21 (3.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
White
2 (0.3%)

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)535-8351
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 9 155

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 174

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	155
Grade 10	171
Grade 11	125
Grade 12	174

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	60%
Male	250	40%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)