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CICS - LONGWOOD
1309 W 95TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60643
112, 9, 95, N9, X9
Red
Student Body: 1153
About the school

Hello! Welcome to CICS Longwood Elementary. CICS Longwood Elementary prepares learners through academic acceleration, restorative practices, and joyful, engaging classrooms that inspire a sense of belonging! Our staff prioritizes strong relationships with our families in order to create a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We are dedicated to preparing our students for success in every aspect of life, all while cultivating a thriving community of learners. We’re happy to have you in our community! –Melinda Jean-Baptiste, Principal of CICS Longwood Elementary Yvonne Glenn, Resident Principal of CICS Longwood Elementary CICS Longwood High School Message: Dr. Jeralyn Harris CPS PROFILE Hello! Welcome to CICS Longwood High School! CICS Longwood provides opportunities to help students achieve their fullest academic and personal potential. Our vibrant school community nourishes holistic development to change lives through empowerment, possibilities, and success. Our innovative approach focuses on strong relationship-building, student-well being and joy, and challenging curriculum to ensure student success. We show up each day with a relentless focus on meeting students’ individual needs and modeling just how much they mean to us everyday. You belong here – Go Panthers! –Dr. Jeralyn Harris, Principal of CICS Longwood High School

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM-3:30 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
96.4%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
0.1%
White
1.0%
Other

School Stats

17.2%
Diverse Learners
0.9%
Limited English
16.1%
Mobility Rate
44%
Chronic Truancy
83.2%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Improv
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater

Health And Wellness

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Book/Reading Club
  • Debate Team
  • History Club
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Bowl
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses

Sports And Fitness

  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Volleyball
88.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
76.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
76.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
803
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
37.1%
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 - LONGWOOD-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 476
  • Number of offers: 83