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EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS
7050 S WASHTENAW Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60629-1924
67, 94
Student Body: 192
About the school

http://cameloteducation.org/excel-academy-of-southwest/

Student Life

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

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
60.4%
Black
38.5%
Hispanic
0.5%
White
0.6%
Other

School Stats

12.5%
Diverse Learners
20.3%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
%
Chronic Truancy
80.2%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Woodwork

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Nutrition Program
  • Nutrition Workshop
  • School-based Health Centers
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Therapy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage

Scholastic

  • Chess Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Journalism Club
  • Newspaper
  • Science Club
  • Tutoring

Sports And Fitness

73.8%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
46.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
694
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
34.6%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
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.