Excel - Orr High School serves 431 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Excel - Orr High School?
431 students attend Excel - Orr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Excel - Orr High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel - Orr High School?
Excel - Orr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Excel - Orr High School offer ?
Excel - Orr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel - Orr High School part of?
Excel - Orr High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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