CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Summary:

CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is a public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 218 students. 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.

CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Illinois high schools, ranking 654 out of 697 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 86.1% in 2019-2020 to 73.5% in 2023-2024, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 0% in 2017-2018 to 7% in 2023-2024, and it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 34.8% in 2019-2020 to 73.7% in 2023-2024, both of which are much higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and ISA, is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 3.7% of students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Simeon Career Academy High School and Goode STEM Academy High School, CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus consistently performs worse on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as female, male, African American, special education, and low-socioeconomic status students, is consistently in the bottom quartile of Illinois high schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. Despite the school's spending per student increasing from $11,522 in 2019-2020 to $22,905 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620-4557

(773) 478-4434

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
654^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,189

Student/teacher ratio: 28.3

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 106^th among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus 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 (96.5%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is 28.3. 146 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is $31,189, which is the 26^th highest among 145 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus 654^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status 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 CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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Rank History for all students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.40	643^rd	701	8.3%
2021	13.23	606^th	688	11.9%
2022	6.85	693^rd	699	0.9%
2023	8.33	674^th	699	3.6%
2024	11.39	654^th	697	6.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	13.72	575^th	639	10.0%
2021	17.17	536^th	611	12.3%
2022	10.47	617^th	626	1.4%
2023	10.35	631^st	644	2.0%
2024	13.75	597^th	639	6.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.45	32^nd	91	64.8%
2024	25.74	68^th	125	45.6%

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Rank History for Female students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	8.82	609^th	665	8.4%
2021	8.44	616^th	639	3.6%
2022	7.20	647^th	658	1.7%
2023	8.25	638^th	656	2.7%
2024	11.66	621^st	664	6.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	9.24	620^th	675	8.1%
2021	22.73	500^th	653	23.4%
2022	7.06	656^th	664	1.2%
2023	9.50	634^th	668	5.1%
2024	11.92	622^nd	668	6.9%

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Rank History for African American students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	25.30	231^st	299	22.7%
2021	34.39	166^th	281	40.9%
2022	19.91	284^th	294	3.4%
2023	22.82	262^nd	301	13.0%
2024	26.20	237^th	299	20.7%

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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 CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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Year	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	411	3	1	415
2019	345	1	0	346
2020	243	0	1	244
2021	198	1	0	199
2022	161	3	0	164
2023	210	7	1	218
2024	219	8	0	227

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 CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	415	n/a	n/a	93
2019	346	18.0	19.2	92.5
2020	244	4.0	61.0	90.6
2021	199	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	164	3.0	54.6	90.2
2023	218	8.0	27.2	84.9
2024	227	8.0	28.3	81.9

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 CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	415	n/a	n/a	93
2019	346	18.0	19.2	92.5
2020	244	4.0	61.0	90.6
2021	199	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	164	3.0	54.6	90.2
2023	218	8.0	27.2	84.9
2024	227	8.0	28.3	81.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,534 (9.0%)	$15,522 (91.0%)	$17,056
2020	$750 (6.5%)	$10,771 (93.5%)	$11,522
2021	$764 (5.4%)	$13,289 (94.6%)	$14,053
2022	$764 (5.4%)	$13,289 (94.6%)	$14,053
2023	$21,674 (94.6%)	$1,230 (5.4%)	$22,905
2024	$253 (0.8%)	$30,936 (99.2%)	$31,189

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 643^rd of 701 High schools	Ranks 674^th of 699 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus)	1.3	0	1.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus)	1.3	0	1.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus)	6.5	10.3	3.8%
End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	346	218	37%
African American	345	210	39.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.5%	84.9%	7.6%

Schools Near CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	1817 W 80th St	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 478-4434	227	8	28.3	81.9%	0 (0.0%)	219 (96.5%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.4	654^th of 697 public high schools	6.2%		8.3	674^th of 699 public high schools	3.6%	20		0.0	3.7									$31,189	$253	$30,936
Southside Occupational Academy High School	Public	11-12	7342 S Hoyne Ave	Chicago	60636	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-9100	0	48	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				96.7	98.3	98.1	98.1	92.2	96.7	97.5	72.9
Noble St Charter-Hansberry Prep Slvr	Public, Charter	9-12	8748 S Aberdeen St	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 729-3400	522	33	16.0	82.6%	1 (0.2%)	511 (97.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	16.3	583^rd of 697 public high schools	16.4%		10.7	632^nd of 699 public high schools	9.6%	49	19.0	2.8	8.3									$25,790	$2,961	$22,829
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7836 S Union Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 224-2273	85	4	21.2	92.9%	0 (0.0%)	80 (94.1%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	680^th of 697 public high schools	2.4%		10	642^nd of 699 public high schools	8.2%	38		0.0	0.0									$28,531	$1,610	$26,921
Excel Academy - Englewood High School	Public	9-12	7141 S Morgan St	Chicago	60621	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 675-6654	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				85.0	89.2	89.2	89.2	84.2	86.7	86.7	55.8
Excel Academy - Southwest High School	Public	9-12	7050 S Washtenaw Ave	Chicago	60629	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 424-0721	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				91.0	92.6	92.6	92.6	88.5	91.8	92.6	54.1
Simeon Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	8147 S Vincennes Ave	Chicago	60620	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-3200	1,138	82	13.8	90.8%	1 (0.1%)	1,116 (98.1%)	12 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	16.8	580^th of 697 public high schools	16.8%		9.3	655^th of 699 public high schools	6.3%	75	28.4	6.7	4.2	97.1	98.5	98.5	98.5	91.2	97.8	97.9	72.3	$20,618	$3,617	$17,001
ACE Amandla Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	6820 S Washtenaw Ave	Chicago	60629	Cook County	ACE Amandla Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7150	137	13	10.5	92.0%	1 (0.7%)	70 (51.1%)	63 (46.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	10.9	661^st of 697 public high schools	5.2%		17.5	578^th of 699 public high schools	17.3%	83		0.0	2.7									$23,906	$6,873	$17,033
Goode STEM Academy High School	Public	9-12	7651 S Homan Ave	Chicago	60652	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 535-7875	979	62	15.7	79.3%	5 (0.5%)	303 (30.9%)	667 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18.6	561^st of 697 public high schools	19.5%		10.9	627^th of 699 public high schools	10.3%	66	21.4	6.3	7.6	98.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	93.8	99.1	99.4	89.0	$19,319	$3,843	$15,476
Pathways in Education Ashburn	Public	9-12	3284 W 87Th St	Chicago	60652	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 434-6300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				95.8	97.0	97.0	97.0	89.3	94.3	96.6	79.0

Frequently Asked Questions about CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

How many students attend CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus.

Is CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus a good school?

CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Illinois high schools.

What is the racial makeup of CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus?

Students at CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus are 96% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What district is CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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