Excel Academy - Englewood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 25-29%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Excel Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing approximately 233.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
26%
Black
(19-20)98%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)25-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Excel Academy - Englewood High School often compared to?
Excel Academy - Englewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harlan Community Academy High School, Tilden Career Communty Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy - Englewood High School?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy - Englewood High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excel Academy - Englewood High School?
265 students attend Excel Academy - Englewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Excel Academy - Englewood High School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Excel Academy - Englewood High School offer ?
Excel Academy - Englewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Academy - Englewood High School part of?
Excel Academy - Englewood High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy - Englewood High School located?
Excel Academy - Englewood High School is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Englewood.
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