Is Chicago Excel Academy High School a good school?

Chicago Excel Academy High School ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Chicago Excel Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Chicago Excel Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chicago Excel Academy High School?

Students at Chicago Excel Academy High School are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Chicago Excel Academy High School

Summary:

Chicago Excel Academy High School is a public high school serving 229 students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, Illinois. 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.

Chicago Excel Academy High School has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Illinois high schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 7 school years. The school's 4-year graduation rate has been extremely low, ranging from 22.2% to 31.4% over the past 5 school years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Correspondingly, the school has had very high dropout rates, ranging from 7.8% to 34.9% over the same period. Chicago Excel Academy High School has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 50.1% to 62.4% over the past 5 school years, much higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Chicago Excel Academy High School to nearby schools in the same district, such as Harlan Community Academy High School, Corliss High School, and Brooks College Prep Academy High School, the performance gaps are stark. These nearby schools generally have higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and significantly better academic performance on standardized tests. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is also extremely low, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and only 6.8% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643-4509

(773) 629-8379

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
618^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,320

Student/teacher ratio: 88.6

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.7%

Hispanic:

1.9%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chicago Excel Academy High School ranks worse than 88.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 82^nd among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chicago Excel Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), Hispanic (1.9%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chicago Excel Academy High School is 88.6. 153 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chicago Excel Academy High School employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chicago Excel Academy High School is $20,320. 89 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chicago Excel Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Excel Academy High School 618^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Chicago Excel Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

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

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Rank History for Chicago Excel Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2016	9.48	626^th	643	2.6%
2017	3.47	638^th	642	0.6%
2018	5.76	636^th	647	1.7%
2019	6.16	695^th	701	0.9%
2021	9.72	651^st	688	5.4%
2022	6.59	696^th	699	0.4%
2023	9.41	652^nd	699	6.7%
2024	13.27	618^th	697	11.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	9.36	573^rd	585	2.1%
2019	9.41	634^th	639	0.8%
2021	15.25	554^th	611	9.3%
2022	9.99	621^st	626	0.8%
2023	13.55	584^th	644	9.3%
2024	14.01	593^rd	639	7.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.69	57^th	91	37.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	5.88	606^th	620	2.3%
2019	6.49	644^th	665	3.2%
2021	9.32	608^th	639	4.9%
2022	6.68	653^rd	658	0.8%
2023	8.21	640^th	656	2.4%
2024	14.73	576^th	664	13.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	6.11	604^th	619	2.4%
2019	7.24	649^th	675	3.9%
2021	10.80	607^th	653	7.0%
2022	7.06	656^th	664	1.2%
2023	12.73	593^rd	668	11.2%
2024	12.52	613^th	668	8.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Chicago Excel Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	21.19	232^nd	253	8.3%
2019	19.23	291^st	299	2.7%
2021	26.51	219^th	281	22.1%
2022	18.67	288^th	294	2.0%
2023	19.83	289^th	301	4.0%
2024	30.39	202^nd	299	32.4%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Chicago Excel Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	0	63	1	0	0	0	64
2014	3	327	8	0	0	0	338
2015	3	356	9	0	1	1	370
2016	1	180	3	0	0	1	185
2017	0	235	9	0	0	1	245
2018	0	270	8	0	0	3	281
2019	0	286	6	0	0	2	294
2020	2	291	1	0	0	1	295
2021	1	290	2	0	0	2	295
2022	1	287	3	0	0	3	294
2023	0	220	7	0	0	2	229
2024	0	260	5	1	0	0	266

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 Chicago Excel Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	64	n/a	n/a	50
2014	338	n/a	n/a	97
2015	370	12.0	30.8	94.6
2016	185	2.0	92.5	97.8
2017	245	1.8	130.3	97.1
2018	281	n/a	n/a	98.6
2019	294	0.0	n/a	85
2020	295	n/a	n/a	97.3
2021	295	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	294	n/a	n/a	86.1
2023	229	0.0	n/a	96.9
2024	266	3.0	88.6	94.4

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 Chicago Excel Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	64	n/a	n/a	50
2014	338	n/a	n/a	97
2015	370	12.0	30.8	94.6
2016	185	2.0	92.5	97.8
2017	245	1.8	130.3	97.1
2018	281	n/a	n/a	98.6
2019	294	0.0	n/a	85
2020	295	n/a	n/a	97.3
2021	295	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	294	n/a	n/a	86.1
2023	229	0.0	n/a	96.9
2024	266	3.0	88.6	94.4

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.

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