Walter Payton College Preparatory High School Overview

Overview

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School's curriculum is centered on honors and Advanced Placement courses in math, science, language, and humanities, among other subjects. Students at Payton Prep can supplement their classroom learning via global exchange and study programs in countries such as France, Brazil, China, and South Africa. In addition to core courses and exchange opportunities, students at Walter Payton College Prep can de-stress via seminars such as horseback riding and Pilates.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#41
State Rank
#2
Magnet Rank
#11
STEM Rank
#192

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	903
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	66%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	33%
Full-Time Teachers	59

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	98%
Proficient in Math	98%
College Readiness Index	90.9

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Large City
Charter School	No
Magnet School	Yes
Receives Title I Funding	No

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	109
Total Students	98,215
Proficient in Reading (district average)	27%
Proficient in Math (district average)	22%
College Readiness (district average)	19.6