CICS - RALPH ELLISON CAMPUS
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 415 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.
CICS Ralph Ellison, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter high school that operates under the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network. The school is specifically designed to provide a college-preparatory curriculum within a supportive, structured environment. Its academic mission focuses on ensuring that students are not only prepared for the rigors of higher education but are also equipped with the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to succeed in their post-secondary professional lives.
Beyond its academic core, the campus places a significant emphasis on culture, community, and student identity. By fostering a close-knit school environment, Ralph Ellison aims to provide personalized attention and mentorship, helping students navigate the unique challenges of high school while planning for their future careers. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, striving to be a stable and transformative institution that empowers students from the South Side of Chicago to pursue ambitious educational and personal goals.
For more information, contact CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus at (773) 478-4434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60620-4557
(773) 478-4434
CICS - RALPH ELLISON CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 415 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 415
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 415 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CICS - RALPH ELLISON CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 55.2%
- Male
- 44.8%
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.