Jones College Prep

Jones College Prep William Jones College Preparatory High School (commonly known as Jones College Prep) is a public 4-year selective enrollment high school located in Chicago

Official page of William Jones College Preparatory High School (commonly known as Jones College Prep) a public 4–year selective enrollment high school located in the Printer's Row neighborhood located 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. Th

e school was formerly known as Jones Metropolitan High School of Business and Commerce, Jones Commercial High School, and Jones Academic Magnet. It adopted its current name and focus on college preparatory education in 1998. The school is a selective enrollment high school based on test scores that offers 20 advanced placement courses in addition to a rigorous curriculum focused on the school's mission statement for the 'Grad at Grad.'

The student body at JCP is a diverse selection of students from throughout the City of Chicago.[12] Jones College Prep offers more than sixty different extra-curricular clubs and activities such as: African American Club, ALAS (Assoc. of Latin American Students),Dance Team, Spirit Squad, Asian American Club, The Alpha Gents/Gems (Youth Leadership Organization), Slam Team (Poetry Club), Debate, Gay/Straight Alliance, Gospel Choir, International Thespian Society, Math Team, WEJam Vocal Jazz Choir, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Model UN, Jewish Club, Chess Club, Robotics, and many others.

Listen to the Jones Choir happening now.
11/14/2025

Listen to the Jones Choir happening now.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 6:00 PMRobin Bennett Theater

The Jones Winter Alumni Support program has launched for the Class of 2024! Let us know how you are doing now by filling...
11/21/2024

The Jones Winter Alumni Support program has launched for the Class of 2024! Let us know how you are doing now by filling out this SURVEY and enter into a raffle for a free Amazon gift card!

Need help filling out FAFSA? Thinking of transferring schools? Check out the flyer to see all the ways we can help you navigate through your postsecondary plan. Reach out to Ms. Syed for support.

02/22/2024

Please join FOJ for a night of celebration, conversation and cocktails with other Jones families and friends. https://bit.ly/FOJ_Fundraiser

🔅 Featuring JCP students, including…

- Spring musical sneak peek



- Robotics demo



- Mariachi dancing

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- Chess team demo



- Chinese Fan dancing



🔅 Delicious appetizers and food stations!
🔅 Two-hour open bar!

Purchase your tickets by March 1st!

Tickets are $150 for a special night and a chance to raise funds that support grants for our students, teachers, community-building events and programming. Scan the QR code or https://bit.ly/FOJ_Fundraiser

🤩 Consider a sponsorship-level donation and help underwrite the costs for the evening - allowing all other proceeds to go directly towards grants and programming for our JCP Community. https://bit.ly/FOJ-Sponsorship


🌟 All proceeds fuel grants for our student clubs, teams, programs and more! 🌟

Date: March 8, 2024

Place: The historic Chicago Firehouse restaurant in the South Loop
Time: 7-9pm General Admission (doors open 6.45)
6-7pm Sponsor Cocktail Hour (doors open 5.45)

Cost: $150/person

👉 Tickets & more info:

✔ Scan QR code

✔ Link in FOJ Instagram Bio

https://bit.ly/FOJ_Fundraiser



👉 Ticket packages available to support teachers, staff and administration attendance. https://bit.ly/FOJ_Fundraiser



Friends of Jones 🦅 Soaring Together

www.friendsofjones.org

01/20/2024
Congratulations to all Jones Esports teams who competed in the IHSEA state finals at NIU this weekend. Mario Kart Team p...
11/11/2023

Congratulations to all Jones Esports teams who competed in the IHSEA state finals at NIU this weekend. Mario Kart Team placed 6th, Valorant team placed 3rd, and League of Legends team placed 2nd. Great job players!

If YOU want to get involved in Jones Esports, tryouts are just around the corner for our winter season, featuring Overwatch, Smash Bros, and Fortnite. More details to come soon.

The JCP Theater presents the fall play Ghost Bike with four shows (11/2, 11/3, 11/4). Ticket reservation is available. h...
11/02/2023

The JCP Theater presents the fall play Ghost Bike with four shows (11/2, 11/3, 11/4). Ticket reservation is available. https://edl.io/n1839706

Come check out the Jones Jazz Band while making new friends at the FOJ Friendraiser at Buddy Guy's Legends. Tickets on s...
10/14/2023

Come check out the Jones Jazz Band while making new friends at the FOJ Friendraiser at Buddy Guy's Legends. Tickets on sale now!

🎹 Join your Jones community for a fun night out at Buddy Guy’s! 🎶 Purchase your tickets today during the discount pre-sale!

🎵 Tickets: Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/FOJ-Oct23

Enjoy dinner, meeting fellow Jones parents, guardians, teachers, staff, community members AND check out the JONES JAZZ BAND!!

Buy your tickets today! Spread the word!

When: Wednesday, Oct 25, 5.30-8.30pm

Where: BUDDY GUY'S 700 S. Wabash

Cost: Discounted pre-sale tickets now through 10/18
$35 includes food & entertainment ($40 at the door)
Cash bar
Adults only

🎵 Tickets: Scan the QR code, visit https://bit.ly/FOJ-Oct23 OR click the link in our Instagram Profile Bio.

👀 For news and info about the Jones community, follow FOJ on Facebook and Instagram at

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08/18/2023

This Friday let’s celebrate the start of our school year with some FREE family fun in Grant Park!

🎶 Live music, salsa dance lessons and dancing for the whole family. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! 🕺💃

Bring your picnic, blanket/chairs and FOJ will bring NA beverages and some desserts!

THIS Friday, August 18, 6 – 9pm.
Look for us in the south/east corner of the Spirit of Music Park
112 E. Balbo Dr. (corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)

Info on parking, public transportation and the full schedule are available at www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Dance Style: Rueda De Casino (Cuban Salsa)
Live Music By: Orquesta Charangueo (Salsa, Guaracha, Son Montuno)
Instruction by: Edson de Cuba (Rueda)

👀 For news and info about the Jones community, follow FOJ on Facebook and Instagram at

🦅 Soaring Together









Jones College Prep
Friends of Jones

Support the Spanish Honor Society by making a purchase from Charleston Wrap!  May 16- June 4The Chapter will earn 40% pr...
05/31/2023

Support the Spanish Honor Society by making a purchase from Charleston Wrap!
May 16- June 4
The Chapter will earn 40% profit on most purchases (30% on personalized items).
Ask a member for their personalized link or use this general one: https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=22033
Our School Code is 22033

Seniors, congrats on your graduation! Before you leave, share post-high school plans with counselors. Complete your SEQ ...
05/19/2023

Seniors, congrats on your graduation! Before you leave, share post-high school plans with counselors. Complete your SEQ at www.cps.edu/seq2023 by May 19, 2023.

04/12/2023

Buy a limited edition Billy the Eagle magnets (500) for $100 during our "early bird" by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (4/12) to receive an opportunity to secure ANY one of the FOJ online auction items for a $1 bid. bit.ly/fojauction

Spring Fling tickets will be sold in the Main Office the week of April 10th, 2023 during lunch periods only. This exclud...
03/30/2023

Spring Fling tickets will be sold in the Main Office the week of April 10th, 2023 during lunch periods only. This excludes Wednesday, April 12th due to testing. Tickets are $10, and may only be purchased with cash. Students must have their student ID present to purchase a ticket. The ticket will be attached to your student ID. Students may only purchase one ticket. Tickets are first-come, first serve, and non-transferrable. SGA expects the lineup during lunch to be busy, so please have your ID and payment ready prior to purchasing a ticket.

Address

700 S State St
Chicago, IL
60605

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17735348602

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