EXCEL ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

Excel Academy - Southwest 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 110 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 – Southwest is a specialized educational facility located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, operating as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. It is designed specifically as an **Options School**, serving students who have experienced interruptions in their education or who are seeking an alternative path to earning their high school diploma. The academy focuses on re-engaging students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments by offering a more flexible and personalized approach to learning.

The school's curriculum is tailored to accelerate credit recovery, allowing students to work at a pace that fits their individual academic needs while maintaining the standards required for graduation. By providing a smaller, more supportive setting, Excel Academy – Southwest aims to remove common barriers to academic success. Their mission is to provide students with the necessary tools, mentorship, and educational resources to successfully transition into post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact Excel Academy - Southwest HS at (773) 424-0721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.