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About Us

Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy is a selective enrollment public high school located in the Historic Pullman District. We offer a rigorous academic program consisting of Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit course offerings. We also develop students beyond the classroom through seminars, clubs, athletics, community service, and international travel. These experiences combined create a holistic experience in which our students learn to thrive.

$33,968,291 Earned in Scholarship Funds (Class of 2019)
TOP 10 Schools in Illinois (U.S. News & World Report 2017 & 2018)
2018 National Blue Ribbon School Winner
AP Courses Awarded AP District of the Year Award in 2017-2018
1125 Average SAT Score (Class of 2020)

School News

Brooks Math Team group photo on the street

Brooks Mathematicians Climbing Ranks

Brooks' Math Team keeps on improving their ranking among CPS schools

Brooks Band Students at VanDerCook

Brooks beginning band students get a chance to be directed by college students and musicians.

Ms. David One of 60 Educators To Teach AP Pilot

Chrishan David, English and AP African American Studies Teacher at Gwendolyn Brooks High School became one of 60 educators to teach the AP African American Studies Pilot 1 program, offering students a rich introduction to African American history and culture.