Jones #3 in Illinois - "America's Best High Schools"
For the third straight year, Jones College Prep has been rated a "Gold Medal" school by US News in the annual "America's Best High Schools" report. The study utilizes various data, including Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance. Jones ranked #3 in Illinois (behind only Northside and Walter Payton) and #103 nationally. You can view the ranking information at usnews.com.
NATO Summit Information for Jones Parents
Click on the heading to access a letter that was mailed home on 4/24/12 from Dr. Powers regarding the NATO Summit May 20 and 21.
Jones Ranks Among the Best!
Jones ranks #4 in Illinois! The Tribune and Sun Times both ran articles on Monday, October 31, showing where Jones stands among public high schools in the state. In 2011, 92.8% of Jones juniors met or exceeded state standards on the PSAE, an increase of 6.3% over the previous year. Click on the Tribune website to see this year's results and interactive state report card for Jones. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called Dr. Powers to congratulate Jones on our excellent performance.
Jones #3 in Illinois - "America's Best High Schools"
For the third straight year, Jones College Prep has been rated a "Gold Medal" school by US News in the annual "America's Best High Schools" report. The study utilizes various data, including Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance. Jones ranked #3 in Illinois (behind only Northside and Walter Payton) and #103 nationally. You can view the ranking information at usnews.com.
NATO Summit Information Meeting, Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 PM
Because of our unique location relative to the NATO Summit, May 20-21, we will be hosting a special presentation by CPS Safety and Security and the Chicago Police Department on Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 PM, in the Robin Bennett Theater. Parents and staff from Jones and South Loop School are invited to attend to learn about plans for the NATO weekend and various contingencies involving our respective schools.
Inspiración Scholarship Award
The Inspiración Scholarship, our innovative scholarship award program, was created by ALAS to provide economic support to Latino students who wish to pursue their academic goals in a higher learning environment despite their socio-economic and/or documentation status.
Scholarship recipients will be awarded with a brand-new laptop computer at the annual A.L.A.S. Fest on Friday, May 11, 2012.
