Excel - Southwest High School 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 Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 45-49%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
89 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
26%
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Black
(19-20)83%
17%
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White
(19-20)1%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)45-49%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
85%
47%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 - Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Excel - Southwest High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excel - Southwest High School?
89 students attend Excel - Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Excel - Southwest High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Excel - Southwest High School offer ?
Excel - Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel - Southwest High School part of?
Excel - Southwest High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel - Southwest High School located?
Excel - Southwest High School is located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Chicago Lawn.
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