EXCEL ACADEMY - WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL

Excel Academy - Woodlawn 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 145 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 Woodlawn High School is an alternative educational program located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, operated by Chicago Public Schools in partnership with Ombudsman Educational Services. The school is specifically designed to serve students who have fallen behind in their traditional academic track or who are at risk of dropping out. By providing a personalized, self-paced learning environment, the academy focuses on credit recovery and helping students meet the necessary requirements to earn their high school diploma.

The program emphasizes a flexible and supportive atmosphere, utilizing a blended learning model that combines computer-based instruction with direct teacher support. Because it is housed within the Woodlawn High School campus, students have access to a structured environment that aims to re-engage them in their education through smaller class sizes and individualized graduation plans. Ultimately, Excel Academy serves as a critical bridge for students looking to overcome academic barriers and successfully transition toward graduation and post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Excel Academy - Woodlawn HS at (773) 902-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7530 S South Shore
Chicago, IL 60649-4306
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EXCEL ACADEMY - WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 145 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
145
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 145 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCEL ACADEMY - WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

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.