EXCEL ACADEMY - ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Excel Academy - Englewood HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 233 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Excel Academy at Englewood is an alternative high school located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, operating as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Designed specifically for students who have fallen behind in their traditional academic progress or who are at risk of dropping out, the school provides an accelerated credit-recovery program. Its primary mission is to re-engage students by offering a personalized, flexible learning environment that allows them to earn their high school diplomas at a faster pace than a conventional setting might permit.

The school emphasizes a supportive, structured atmosphere tailored to meet the unique social and academic needs of its student body. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, Excel Academy aims to help students overcome personal and educational barriers. Beyond the core curriculum, the program is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing post-secondary education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, ultimately serving as a vital resource for youth in the South Side community who need a second chance at success.

For more information, contact Excel Academy - Englewood HS at (215) 669-1475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621-5000
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EXCEL ACADEMY - ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 233 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
233
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 233 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCEL ACADEMY - ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.