Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Chicago Excel 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chicago Excel High School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chicago Excel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago Excel High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Excel High School's ranking?
Chicago Excel High School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chicago Excel High School often compared to?
Chicago Excel 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Excel High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Excel High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Excel High School?
294 students attend Chicago Excel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chicago Excel High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chicago Excel High School offer ?
Chicago Excel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Excel High School part of?
Chicago Excel High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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