George Henry Corliss High School is a public 4–year high school located in the Pullman neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Corliss is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Corliss 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Corliss High School serves the southern part of its district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Corliss High School's student population of 430 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Corliss High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corliss High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
86%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corliss High School's ranking?
Corliss High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Corliss High School often compared to?
Corliss High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crane Medical Prep 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 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corliss High School?
The graduation rate of Corliss High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corliss High School?
430 students attend Corliss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Corliss High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corliss High School?
Corliss High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Corliss High School offer ?
Corliss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corliss High School part of?
Corliss High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Corliss High School located?
Corliss High School is located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Pullman.
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