Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus

1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus 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 ≤10% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus's student population of 218 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
218 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus 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 Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2833 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus's ranking?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is ranked #2833 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus?
The graduation rate of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus?
218 students attend Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus offer ?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus part of?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus located?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Auburn Gresham.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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