Northside College Preparatory High School

Northside College Preparatory High School, often referred to as Northside College Prep, Northside Prep, NCP, or simply Northside, is a public 4-year selective enrollment high school located in the North Park neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.

In 2014, it was ranked #3 in the nation by Newsweek. The school's establishment, part of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's plan to reinvent the city's public school system, generated controversy in the city and in the education community. The facilities were built with a $52.5 million budget that critics said could have better served other schools in city.

Admission to Northside Prep follows the selective enrollment application system. Factors considered in the application include a student's grades from 7th grade, standardized test scores, entrance exam scores, and socio-economic status. As of 2016-2017, the demographic makeup of Northside Prep HS was 30.0% white, 19.0% Asian, 29.0% Hispanic, 8.0% black, and 0.4% Native American. As of 2012-2013, 35.5% of the school's students were low-income, 6% were special education students, and 0.7% were limited English learners.

Northside is a unique learning community that values and demonstrates respect for the individual and the educational experience at every level. Gifted and dedicated students, a progressive and expert faculty, caring and supportive parents, supportive benefactors, and community partners work together to create a place that continually exemplifies what is possible in public education.


Northside is home to challenging and rigorous programs that yield great results. Our standardized test scores have established Northside as a premier school on a local, state, and national level.  A more profound measure of our success is evident when we reflect upon the intellectual, social and emotional development that cannot be captured on standardized tests. We are nurturing extremely capable, creative, and ethical leaders who are positively changing the world.

To live the Northside Experience is to take The Road Less Traveled. Northside is home to innovative and progressive educational programs where students construct knowledge through relevant and engaging experiences. Colloquium, Physics First, Integrated Math Program, Global Initiative, Senior Projects, Constitutional Law, cutting edge technological applications, seven languages, and an array of experiences in literature and the arts make up the fabric of our academic programs. In addition, our rich liberal arts offerings extend into over 100 clubs and activities that support student interest and service learning. A full array of competitive athletic teams help to build character and life skills via competition, teamwork, and friendship.

The Northside College Preparatory High School is a Public university located in Chicago.
The Northside College Preparatory High School was founded in 1999.
The current president of Northside College Preparatory High School is Kelly L. Mest.

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