Corliss High School

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Corliss High School is a public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 339 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Corliss High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a ranking of 620 out of 697 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating.

Corliss High School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 18.6% for the district and 26.1% for the state. Similarly, only 6.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to 22.4% for the district and 31.1% for the state. The school's graduation rate is also low, at 74.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, and its dropout rate is high at 4.2%. Additionally, Corliss High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, with 71.9% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Corliss High School to nearby schools in the same district, it becomes clear that the school is performing significantly worse than its peers. For example, Brooks College Prep Academy High School, which is located just over a mile away, has much higher academic performance, a higher four-year graduation rate of 91.4%, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 48.7%. The challenges facing Corliss High School appear to be multifaceted, with socioeconomic factors and systemic issues within the district potentially playing a role in the school's poor performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 821 E 103rd St
       Chicago, IL  60628-3003


(773) 535-5115

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,536 Help


Feeder schools for Corliss High School:

Elementary:    Cullen Elementary School
    Green W Elementary School
    Lavizzo Elementary School
    Smith W Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.0%
Hispanic:
4.1%
White:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Corliss High School ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 84th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Corliss High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Corliss High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Corliss High School is $30,536, which is the 27th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Corliss High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Corliss High School 620th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Corliss High School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Corliss High School

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Rank History for all students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.80 572nd 586 2.4%
2004 1.01 575th 592 2.9%
2005 0.43 585th 590 0.8%
2006 1.23 579th 596 2.9%
2007 1.71 597th 612 2.5%
2008 1.85 599th 624 4.0%
2009 1.74 613th 632 3.0%
2010 1.99 620th 643 3.6%
2011 1.56 650th 655 0.8%
2012 2.34 636th 665 4.4%
2013 1.72 653rd 670 2.5%
2014 2.07 647th 670 3.4%
2015 11.14 583rd 614 5.0%
2016 8.90 636th 643 1.1%
2017 4.53 628th 642 2.2%
2018 4.91 646th 647 0.2%
2019 7.66 660th 701 5.8%
2021 9.01 659th 688 4.2%
2022 10.60 634th 699 9.3%
2023 8.29 675th 699 3.4%
2024 13.20 620th 697 11.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
2024 24.11 361st 482 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.81 583rd 585 0.3%
2019 10.78 618th 639 3.3%
2021 13.77 571st 611 6.5%
2022 16.38 558th 626 10.9%
2023 11.56 616th 644 4.3%
2024 17.74 559th 639 12.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.32 40th 98 59.2%
2024 25.74 68th 125 45.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.67 618th 620 0.3%
2019 7.01 639th 665 3.9%
2021 8.44 616th 639 3.6%
2022 9.30 607th 658 7.8%
2023 9.63 618th 656 5.8%
2024 11.18 625th 664 5.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.38 382nd 428 10.7%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.61 610th 619 1.5%
2019 8.65 627th 675 7.1%
2021 10.27 615th 653 5.8%
2022 11.85 604th 664 9.0%
2023 7.62 660th 668 1.2%
2024 15.99 565th 668 15.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Corliss High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.81 250th 253 1.2%
2019 23.02 251st 299 16.1%
2021 25.01 227th 281 19.2%
2022 31.24 190th 294 35.4%
2023 22.21 265th 301 12.0%
2024 30.66 200th 299 33.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Corliss High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 1797 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1797
1990 n/a 1730 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1730
1991 0 1607 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1609
1992 0 1561 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1563
1993 0 1545 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1548
1994 0 1521 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1525
1995 0 1264 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1274
1996 0 1264 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1274
1997 0 1249 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1257
1998 0 1210 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1999 0 1073 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
2000 0 1073 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2001 0 1052 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
2002 0 1083 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1091
2003 0 1083 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1091
2004 0 1120 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
2005 1 1253 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1259
2006 3 1406 0 11 3 n/a n/a 4 1427
2007 4 1343 1 8 0 n/a n/a 8 1364
2008 3 1216 2 14 3 n/a n/a 11 1249
2009 3 1222 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1243
2010 2 893 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2011 1 751 0 10 0 0 2 0 764
2012 3 606 0 8 1 0 1 0 619
2013 1 509 0 9 1 1 0 0 521
2014 1 462 0 11 1 1 1 0 477
2015 0 405 0 7 1 1 1 0 415
2016 0 398 0 14 1 1 1 0 415
2017 0 366 0 2 1 0 0 0 369
2018 0 303 0 3 1 0 1 0 308
2019 0 265 0 4 2 0 1 0 272
2020 1 267 0 7 1 0 2 0 278
2021 4 349 0 10 0 0 3 0 366
2022 2 384 0 20 0 0 3 0 409
2023 2 322 0 14 0 0 1 0 339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Corliss High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1797 105.2 17.0 n/a
1990 1730 101.2 17.0 n/a
1991 1609 96.2 16.7 n/a
1992 1563 86.4 18.0 n/a
1993 1548 94.2 16.4 n/a
1994 1525 83.8 18.2 n/a
1995 1274 82.8 15.4 n/a
1996 1274 82.8 15.4 n/a
1997 1257 78.0 16.1 n/a
1998 1213 71.0 17.1 n/a
1999 1073 63.0 17.0 n/a
2000 1075 66.0 16.3 n/a
2001 1054 60.6 17.4 n/a
2002 1091 68.0 16.0 57.2
2003 1091 68.0 16.0 57.2
2004 1129 75.6 14.9 84.6
2005 1259 92.2 13.7 99.4
2006 1427 107.6 13.3 58
2007 1364 73.0 18.7 68.4
2008 1249 74.0 16.9 98.6
2009 1243 77.5 16.0 71.7
2010 911 59.0 15.4 97.6
2011 764 47.0 16.2 84.9
2012 619 39.0 15.8 92.9
2013 521 51.2 10.1 94.2
2014 477 39.0 12.2 96
2015 415 33.0 12.5 96.4
2016 415 31.0 13.3 95.7
2017 369 26.5 13.9 96.7
2018 308 22.4 13.7 87.3
2019 272 20.5 13.2 91.2
2020 278 23.5 11.8 94.6
2021 366 n/a n/a n/a
2022 409 28.0 14.6 85.8
2023 339 28.5 11.8 85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Corliss High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1797 105.2 17.0 n/a
1990 1730 101.2 17.0 n/a
1991 1609 96.2 16.7 n/a
1992 1563 86.4 18.0 n/a
1993 1548 94.2 16.4 n/a
1994 1525 83.8 18.2 n/a
1995 1274 82.8 15.4 n/a
1996 1274 82.8 15.4 n/a
1997 1257 78.0 16.1 n/a
1998 1213 71.0 17.1 n/a
1999 1073 63.0 17.0 n/a
2000 1075 66.0 16.3 n/a
2001 1054 60.6 17.4 n/a
2002 1091 68.0 16.0 57.2
2003 1091 68.0 16.0 57.2
2004 1129 75.6 14.9 84.6
2005 1259 92.2 13.7 99.4
2006 1427 107.6 13.3 58
2007 1364 73.0 18.7 68.4
2008 1249 74.0 16.9 98.6
2009 1243 77.5 16.0 71.7
2010 911 59.0 15.4 97.6
2011 764 47.0 16.2 84.9
2012 619 39.0 15.8 92.9
2013 521 51.2 10.1 94.2
2014 477 39.0 12.2 96
2015 415 33.0 12.5 96.4
2016 415 31.0 13.3 95.7
2017 369 26.5 13.9 96.7
2018 308 22.4 13.7 87.3
2019 272 20.5 13.2 91.2
2020 278 23.5 11.8 94.6
2021 366 n/a n/a n/a
2022 409 28.0 14.6 85.8
2023 339 28.5 11.8 85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201597.6%97.6%93.2%93.2%97.6%84.7%89.4%
201699.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%97.4%15.6%
201799.2%99.2%98.9%98.9%99.2%95.7%98.4%13.6%
201899.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%99.0%99.7%21.0%
201998.2%98.2%96.7%96.7%99.3%97.1%98.2%40.4%
202488.1%92.1%92.1%92.1%84.9%89.6%90.3%73.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Corliss High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,316 (16.1%) $17,252 (83.9%) $20,567
2020 $3,422 (16.5%) $17,343 (83.5%) $20,766
2021 $5,090 (24.6%) $15,583 (75.4%) $20,673
2022 $5,090 (24.6%) $15,583 (75.4%) $20,673
2023 $6,194 (22.9%) $20,864 (77.1%) $27,058
2024 $7,054 (23.1%) $23,482 (76.9%) $30,536

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Corliss High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 660th of 701 High schoolsRanks 675th of 699 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Corliss High School)2.80
 2.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.719.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Corliss High School)1.41.8
 0.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.322.3
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Corliss High School)1.86
 4.2%
   End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)19.931.1
 11.2%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272339
 24.6%
African American265322
 21.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic414
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%85.5%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Corliss High School

Students at Corliss High School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Corliss High School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Illinois high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Corliss High School.

Corliss High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cullen Elementary School
Elementary : Green W Elementary School
Elementary : Lavizzo Elementary School
Elementary : Smith W Elementary School


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