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SOUTH SHORE INTL HS
https://ssicp.org
1955 E 75TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60649
J14, 15, 75
Red
Student Body: 559
About the school

At South Shore International College Prep, we offer a personal high school experience with our small student body,energetic staff and highly engaged world community. We are committed to exposing each student to varied levels of Internationalism, from studying various cultures to international communications to world travel. Our rigorous college preparatory curriculum includes an extended world language program, Honors and AP courses, whole school International Baccalaureate philosophy, and CTE programs in Medical and Health Careers. We offer competitive sports teams, World Language Clubs, National Honor Society, Latin American Student Organization, African Students United, Theater Tech, Dance, Student Government, True Star, Model UN, Art Club, Technology Club and more. Academic Enrichments, After School Matters, Beta Club, Mentoring, Homework/Tutoring Center, Youth Leadership.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Chinese, Spanish
School Hours
8:00AM - 3:15PM
Bilingal Services
No
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
Yes
Safety Rating
WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
96.1%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
0.2%
White
0.3%
Other

School Stats

12.0%
Diverse Learners
1.4%
Limited English
6.3%
Mobility Rate
73.8%
Chronic Truancy
78.0%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • Business Entrepreneurship (Selective Enrollment students only)
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Ethnic Club
  • JROTC
  • Leaders Program
  • Mock Trial
  • Peace Circles
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • Aerobics
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Learning Lab
  • Poetry Club
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

79.1%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
82.8%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
86.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
893
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
72.7%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

SOUTH SHORE INTL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Health Science

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 779
  • Number of offers: 40

SOUTH SHORE INTL HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Note: 50 bonus points for students who live within 2.5 miles of the school.
  • Number of applications: 701
  • Number of offers: 100

SOUTH SHORE INTL HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

SOUTH SHORE INTL HS-Selective Enrollment High School

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: / 48
  • Priority: General,Tier
  • Number of applications: 1368
  • Number of offers: 197