Interesting facts
Principal Eric Thomas said Rauner’s average ACT score among juniors was 19.3.
School tradition
The Rauner cheer. An advisory is called during town hall to cheer and sing the Rauner fight song.
“Lady Diamonds (started) this tradition,” said Denise Moore, a member of the senior female advisory group.
Best cafeteria food
The meatball sandwiches, tacos, nacho salads, macaroni and cheese, and Salisbury steak, according to one group of students.
Top sports
Football and the girls basketball team
What is one word to describe your school?
Several students said “strict” because there’s no off-campus lunch, among several other rules.
“They’re scared we won’t come back (from lunch),” senior Alyssa Torres said.
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What makes your school stand out?
“We’re learning at different grade levels than other schools.”
Yarnome Hamilton, senior
“Our music program. It’s great. We actually get to take the instruments home.”
Denise Moore, senior
“Even though we have rules, we are all still determined and have goals to move forward.”
Amber Serrano, senior
“The teachers care for the students, and the environment is friendly. We have close relationships with the teachers.”
Ivan Garcia, junior
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Favorite after-school hangouts
“Burger Baron,” junior Ivan Garcia said. “We hang out in classrooms during advisory too.”
Full name: RAUNER COLLEGE PREP CAMPUS OF NOBLE STREET CHARTER SCHOOL
Enrollment: 530 students
Founded: THE RAUNER CAMPUS OPENED IN 2006, BUT NOBLE STREET CHARTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1999.
Mascot: Wildcats
Colors: Navy and white
Rival school: Pritzker (Another Noble Street campus)
