About

CRANE
Medical Prep

Chicago’s Premier

Health Science High School

Crane Medical Preparatory High School is committed to providing a high-quality, culturally responsive, and equitable STEM-focused college preparatory education. There is no other high school in the city, like Crane. 

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Our Vision

A Future Where Every Student Emerges

Crane Medical Preparatory High School envisions a future where every student emerges as a compassionate leader, innovative thinker, and skilled professional in the health sciences; equipped to thrive in college, career, and civic life while driving positive change in a global society.

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Our Mission

Empower Students

Our mission is to empower students through rigorous academics, meaningful work-based learning experiences, and industry-recognized certifications in the health professions, preparing them for leadership, excellence, and service in their communities.

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We Educate Through

Work-Based Learning

At Crane, we have a specialized orientation toward health sciences, STEM, and early‐college / dual credit opportunities. Some of the key features of our academic program are:

  • CTE / Health Sciences Pathway: Students progress through health-related coursework

  • Dual Credit / Early College: In senior year, students may take dual credit science and environmental science courses.

  • Rigorous STEM / college preparatory curriculum: We offer advanced math, AP courses, etc.

  • Students can graduate with not only a high school diploma, but also college credits or associate degree credits, plus health science certifications.

Learn More About

Academics at Crane

Learn more about our unique academic curriculum and why it has proven to be successful for our students.

Learn About Our Academics