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Payton College Preparatory HS

Chicago, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Payton College Preparatory HS

Payton College Preparatory HS serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Chicago, Illinois. Enrollment was 1,260 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Chicago. With about 86.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. Within 5 miles there are 265 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1034 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone	(773) 534-0034
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,260
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	86.8
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993003989). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Payton College Preparatory HS serve?

Payton College Preparatory HS serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Payton College Preparatory HS?

Payton College Preparatory HS reported 1,260 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Payton College Preparatory HS?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,260 students and 86.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Payton College Preparatory HS a public or charter school?

Payton College Preparatory HS is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Payton College Preparatory HS in?

Payton College Preparatory HS is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Payton College Preparatory HS located?

Payton College Preparatory HS is at 1034 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610. The phone number is (773) 534-0034.

How many other schools are near Payton College Preparatory HS?

There are 265 other schools within 5 miles of Payton College Preparatory HS in our directory.