Northside has earned a reputation for academic excellence, and has been consistently ranked as the #1 high school in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report.
[4] Northside College Preparatory is rated a 10 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org, a national school quality information site.
Northside has earned a reputation for academic excellence, and has been consistently ranked as the #1 high school in Illinois.
[1] The demographic breakdown by race/ethnicity of the students enrolled for the 2019–2020 school year was:[7] Northside College Prep is well known for the success of its students in the college admissions process, with over a quarter of the senior class gaining admission to the nation's top universities.
With the exception of physical education classes, all courses in Northside are either Honors or (AP) (Advanced Placement).
[14] Given its extremely competitive academic environment, Northside successfully lobbied the Chicago Board of Education to eliminate class rankings.
[16] During five-day weeks, Wednesdays are reserved for an approximately two-hour non-credit class called Colloquium.
Dozens of colloquia are offered, with a wide range of interest such as motorcycle repair, computers, robotics, consumer-education, sewing, quilting, art, photography, paper craft, and Asian calligraphy.
Due to CPS vendor issues, the websites used by Northside students to pick Flex Blocks couldn't be used.
Located behind the school is the Joy Garden, a continuation of Northside's efforts to become a more sustainable institution.
The garden is equipped with the latest in green technology, including a self-sustainable storm water management system and permeable concrete.
[18] Northside competes in the Chicago Public League (CPL) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).
The Boy's Varsity Cross Country Team won the IHSA Regional title in 2008 and was the City Champion in 2009.
In 2010 the women's soccer team were runners-up in the City Championship tournament and in 2014 they won an IHSA Section title.