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URBAN PREP - BRONZEVILLE HS

521 E 35TH St

Chicago, Illinois 60616

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A Message from the Principal

A Message from the Principal

Urban Prep is a free public-charter high school.  Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality college preparatory education to young men that results in our graduates succeeding in college.

Among our stellar teaching team is the largest percentage of Black male educators in the city of Chicago, who provide our students with positive and inspiring male role models.

100% of Urban Prep graduates have been admitted to college.  Our college enrollment rate and persistence rate outpace the national average for Black males.


Urban Prep Bronzeville ranks #1 out of all CPS high schools that serve 90%+ African-American students and other similar demographics based on the most recent SQRP accountability ratings.

Urban Prep Bronzeville is the highest-ranked high school out of all non-selective enrollment CPS high schools in Bronzeville based on the most recent SQRP accountability ratings.

A Message from the Principal

State of the School

The State of the School address provides a robust community forum to reflect on the past year's progress, discuss future priorities, and align school goals with the District's five-year strategic plan, "Success 2029: Together We Rise."

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9-12

School Grades

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108

# of Students

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Charter

Governance

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773-624-3444
Phone

773-624-3405
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8:30 AM-4:30 PM
School Hours

4:30PM - 6:00PM
After School Hours

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
HS Freshman Hours

7:45 AM
Earliest Dropoff

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Jessica Monique Chandler
Director

Dennis Lacewell
Principal

Jessica Chandler
Assistant Principal

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Inclusive & Supportive Learning Environment

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Connectedness & Wellbeing

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Postsecondary Success

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Partnerships & Engagement

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URBAN PREP - BRONZEVILLE HS

How We Partner for Continuous Improvement

District Investments

CPS is committed to providing the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for all our students. Strategic investments are equitably distributed to support school initiatives and priorities that drive student growth.

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Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

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