Payton College Preparatory HS
Chicago, IL · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Payton College Preparatory HS is a high school located in Chicago, Illinois. The school serves 1,233 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 65/100 (B), Payton College Preparatory HS performs above average compared to schools in Illinois. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in City of Chicago SD 299
Frequently Asked Questions
Payton College Preparatory HS has a DataScore of 65/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Payton College Preparatory HS has 1,233 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
Yes, Payton College Preparatory HS is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +28, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Payton College Preparatory HS is part of the City of Chicago SD 299 in Chicago, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.