Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Epic Academy 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 12:1 is lower 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- 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: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Epic Academy High School's student population of 255 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Epic Academy 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 Epic Academy High School is 0.51, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epic Academy High School's ranking?
Epic Academy 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 Epic Academy High School often compared to?
Epic Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School, Excel Academy - Englewood 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 Epic Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Epic Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Epic Academy High School?
255 students attend Epic Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Epic Academy High School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Epic Academy High School?
Epic Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Epic Academy High School offer ?
Epic Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Epic Academy High School part of?
Epic Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Epic Academy High School located?
Epic Academy High School is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in South Chicago.
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