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CICS - ELLISON HS
https://cicsellison.org
1817 W 80TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60620
9, 48, 79, 169
Green, Red
Student Body: 227
About the school

Mission CICS Ralph Ellison High School inspires our scholars to be visible agents of multi-faceted change through exemplary curricular programs that are interdisciplinary, inquiry based, fine arts and technology infused, for every learner to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in college, careers, and life.   Vision All students have the intellectual skills, cultural competence, belief in self, and a growth mindset to BE VISIBLE!

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM-3:30 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
96.5%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.4%
Other

School Stats

20.3%
Diverse Learners
1.3%
Limited English
22.6%
Mobility Rate
77.7%
Chronic Truancy
78.9%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Crochet
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Knitting
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Boys/Girls Student Clubs
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peace Circles
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Community Service
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parent Patrol
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Speech Team
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Fitness Basics
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Track
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
76.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
82.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
81.8%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
755
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
47.6%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • 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.

CICS - ELLISON HS-Charter-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,Overlay,General
  • Note: Elementary preferences: CICS - AVALON/SOUTH SHORE, CICS - BASIL, CICS - BUCKTOWN, CICS - IRVING PARK, CICS - LONGWOOD, CICS - PRAIRIE, CICS - WASHINGTON PARK, CICS - WEST BELDEN, CICS - WRIGHTWOOD
  • Number of applications: 282
  • Number of offers: 61