Jones College Prep High School
William Jones College Preparatory High School (commonly known as Jones College Prep) is a public 4-year selective-enrollment high school located in the Printer's Row neighborhood in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. Jones is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district. Jones was named one of “America’s Best High Schools” for 2010 by Newsweek magazine.
| Jones College Prep High School | |
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| Address | |
700 S. State Street , 60605 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°52′25″N 87°37′41″W |
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| Established | 1938 |
| School district | Chicago Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 140905 |
| Principal | Kerry Dolan |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 1,957 (2020–2021) |
| Campus type | Metropolitan |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue White |
| Athletics conference | Chicago Public League |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | jonescollegeprep |
Named for Chicago's first school superintendent, William Jones, the school has undergone several name changes related to its focus, from Jones Commercial High School, to Jones Metropolitan High School of Business and Commerce, to Jones Academic Magnet High School. Jones adopted its current name and focus on college preparatory education in August 1998.
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