Urban Prep Academies

Urban Prep Academies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization employs 116 people and generates $16.2 million in annual revenue. Urban Prep operates a network of all-boys public schools, including the nation's first charter high school for boys. Urban Prep Academies provides a high-quality, comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience for young men. The organization aims to ensure its graduates succeed in college and life. Their commitment extends to preparing all students for college, regardless of their socioeconomic background or academic starting point. The schools were founded in response to the need to improve graduation and college completion rates among boys in urban areas. Urban Prep works to address the unique challenges faced by these young men, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and are reading 3 or more years below grade level. For more information about Urban Prep Academies, visit www.urbanprep.org.