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PHILLIPS HS
244 E PERSHING Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653
1, 3, 39
Green,Red
Student Body: 399
About the school

Wendell Phillips High School is a jewel in the heart of Bronzeville.   At Phillips, we take a holistic approach to academic performance in order to create successful, well-rounded graduates. This approach includes focusing on student development in the following areas: -Scholarly Achievement -Extracurricular Activities -Student Leadership -Athletics

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
No
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
MON-FRI: 8:00 AM-3:15 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
91.7%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
0.3%
White
3.2%
Other

School Stats

20.1%
Diverse Learners
3.0%
Limited English
26.8%
Mobility Rate
89.7%
Chronic Truancy
84.5%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID
  • JROTC
  • One Goal

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Clay Creations
  • Dance
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Guitar
  • Mixed Media
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • School-based Health Centers
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Self-Esteem Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Tennis
  • Boys' Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Yoga/Pilates
63.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
61.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
75.2%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
764
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
61.8%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Intensive Support
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.

PHILLIPS HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Arts, A/V Technology and Communications - Digital Media

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 209
  • Number of offers: 22

PHILLIPS HS-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,Staff Preference,Attendance Area,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 340
  • Number of offers: 52