Rauner College Prep is a public four-year charter high school located in the West Town in Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. Rauner College Prep is named in honor of donors Diana and Bruce Rauner. It opened in 2006 and serves students in grades nine through twelve.
Serving 558 students in grades 9-12, Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep's student population of 558 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2660 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
3%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep's ranking?
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep is ranked #2660 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep?
The graduation rate of Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep?
558 students attend Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep?
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep offer ?
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep part of?
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep located?
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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