Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Epic 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Epic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Epic High School's student population of 497 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Epic 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 Epic High School is 0.54, 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
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
27%
Black
56%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
27%
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 Epic High School's ranking?
Epic High School is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Epic High School often compared to?
Epic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar Vocational Career High School 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Epic High School?
The graduation rate of Epic High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Epic High School?
497 students attend Epic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Epic High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Epic High School offer ?
Epic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Epic High School part of?
Epic High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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