- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
Federal NCES profile for North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993006489Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #13 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 258
- students enrolled
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ ranks #13 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 170993006489 · Chicago, IL High · SMALL · CHARTER
258 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 258
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
258 students
What this shows North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ compares
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
How many students attend North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
The largest demographic group at North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ is African American at 96.9% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ?
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ ranks #13 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.