Serving 279 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 28%). 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 11:1 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 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
Top Rankings
Epic Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Epic Academy High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Epic Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epic Academy High School is 0.52, 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
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
28%
Black
56%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epic Academy High School's ranking?
Epic Academy High School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 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 28% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Epic Academy High School?
279 students attend Epic Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Epic Academy High School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, 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 School District.
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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