Excel Academy Of South Shore ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 30-34%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Excel Academy - Woodlawn HS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Chicago, IL, covering approximately 233.8 square miles. The zone has an average distance of 12.5 miles from the school to its edges, with the furthest boundary reaching about 22.9 miles away, resulting in a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)20%
27%
Black
(19-20)76%
16%
White
(19-20)1%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
46%
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 Of South Shore often compared to?
Excel Academy Of South Shoreis often viewed alongside schools like Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Farragut Career Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy Of South Shore?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy Of South Shore is 30-34%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excel Academy Of South Shore?
243 students attend Excel Academy Of South Shore.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Excel Academy Of South Shore students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Excel Academy Of South Shore offer ?
Excel Academy Of South Shore offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Academy Of South Shore part of?
Excel Academy Of South Shore is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy Of South Shore located?
Excel Academy Of South Shore is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in South Shore.
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