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EPIC HS
8255 S HOUSTON Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60617
5, 26, 71
Student Body: 245
About the school

At EPIC, we believe post-secondary education is the equalizer for life options and long term happiness. Every student is capable of graduating from their best value higher education institution. We work to ensure that our students dare to imagine an ambitious future vision, and we expect and coach the hard work and skills required to realize it. EPIC student achievements since opening in 2009: - 100% College Acceptance, 2013-2018 - Class of 2018 received $8.4 million in scholarships - 2 NFTE city-wide champions - Two Gates Millennium Scholarship winners - One Posse Scholarship winner - Dual Enrollment: 44.9% of Class of 2018 earned college credits  At EPIC, each semester ends with Intensives: full-day, week-long courses to introduce careers our students may have never considered. Every Intensive course features partnerships with professionals. Here are a few course examples (and companies): • Architecture (SOM) • Airlines (Southwest Airlines) • Engineering (SPACECO) • Hotel Industry (Hilton Hotels) • Law (DLA Piper) • Marketing (Groupon) • Restaurants (McDonald's) • Sports Management (Chicago Bulls) • Insurance (Allstate)

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
Usable
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
MTTHF 8AM- 3PM; WED 8AM-1PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
51.8%
Black
46.9%
Hispanic
0.8%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

18.8%
Diverse Learners
31.8%
Limited English
9.9%
Mobility Rate
66.9%
Chronic Truancy
89.4%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • CPR Classes
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Summer School
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
80.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
77.9%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
808
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
41.7%
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.

EPIC 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,General
  • Number of applications: 317
  • Number of offers: 67