CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus

www.chicagointl.org/campuses/ralph-ellison.html

Charter School 218 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

218

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	210
Two or More	1

Black
210 (96.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

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)478-4434
Website:	http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/ralph-ellison.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
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 60

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	60
Grade 10	73
Grade 11	49
Grade 12	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	58.3%
Male	91	41.7%

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