EPIC Academy High School

www.epicacademy.org

Charter School 345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

EPIC Academy, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, is a public charter high school that focuses on preparing students for success in college and beyond. Founded in 2009, the school’s mission is centered on the belief that every student, regardless of their background, can achieve post-secondary success. EPIC is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to "Personalized Learning," which ensures that teachers monitor student progress closely to provide support or enrichment as needed.

Beyond academics, EPIC Academy emphasizes character development and long-term career planning. The school integrates a robust college counseling program, known as the "EPIC Journey," which begins in the freshman year and continues through post-graduation support. By fostering strong relationships between staff, students, and the local South Chicago community, EPIC Academy aims to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students overcome systemic barriers and reach their full potential in higher education and the professional workforce.

345

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EPIC Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	135
Black	194
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
194 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
135 (39.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.5 %)
White
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-7930
Website:	http://www.epicacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EPIC Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	65
Grade 10	77
Grade 11	97
Grade 12	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EPIC Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	47.2%
Male	182	52.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)