Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Chicago Excel Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Chicago Excel Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chicago Excel Academy High School's student population of 266 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chicago Excel Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago Excel Academy High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3104 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Excel Academy High School's ranking?
Chicago Excel Academy High School is ranked #3104 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chicago Excel Academy High School often compared to?
Chicago Excel Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chicago High School For Agricult Sciences, Chicago High School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Excel Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Excel Academy High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Excel Academy High School?
266 students attend Chicago Excel Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chicago Excel Academy High School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Chicago Excel Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Excel Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Excel Academy High School part of?
Chicago Excel Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Chicago Excel Academy High School located?
Chicago Excel Academy High School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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