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Payton College Preparatory High School vs. Young Magnet High School

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School Overview

School
Payton College Preparatory High School
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
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10/
10
Top 1%
Young Magnet High School
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Payton College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Young Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Payton College Preparatory High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,221 students in grades 7-12, Young Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,265 students
2,221 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Payton College Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Young Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Payton College Preparatory High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Young Magnet High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
133 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Payton College Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Young Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Payton College Preparatory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Young Magnet High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
#4 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Payton College Preparatory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Young Magnet High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 1% in IL)
92%
(Top 1% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Payton College Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
95%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Payton College Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
97%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 5% in IL)
95%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Payton College Preparatory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Young Magnet High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Payton College Preparatory High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Young Magnet High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
137
Grade 8 Students
-
135
Grade 9 Students
295
481
Grade 10 Students
348
517
Grade 11 Students
321
455
Grade 12 Students
301
496

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Payton College Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Young Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Payton College Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Young Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Payton College Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Young Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Payton College Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Young Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Payton College Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Young Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Payton College Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Young Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Payton College Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Young Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Payton College Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Young Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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