Excel Academy - Woodlawn HS

www.cameloteducation.org/

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

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Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)902-7800
Website:	http://www.cameloteducation.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Excel Academy - Woodlawn HS
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)