Nora Sun at Walter Payton College Prep on June 13, 2022, in Chicago. Sun founded the Envision research competition in 2019 to promote more opportunities for underrepresented girls in science research.

What we know. The standout among CPS schools was Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, where 40 students scored a 36. Lane Tech College Prep followed with 24, and Whitney M. Young Magnet ...

According to U.S. News & World Report, Payton College Prep, part of Chicago Public Schools, is one of the best schools in the country, ranking fifth in the latest Survey.

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School was listed as the fifth-best high school with a 100% graduation rate. U.S. News also ranked Walter Payton College Prep Illinois's No. 1 high school.