CICS - Longwood Campus

CICS - Longwood Campus

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 3-12
1309 W 95th St,  Chicago, IL
3.4
2.8
1,200 Students
D+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kenyatta Stansberry
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
900
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
9%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
900
Math
450
Verbal
460
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,305:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Black
98.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University 157 Students
Illinois State University 135 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 112 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 110 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 102 Students
Western Illinois University 100 Students
Roosevelt University 94 Students
Clark Atlanta University 92 Students
Jackson State University 92 Students
Bellarmine University 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Entrepreneurship 23 Students
Small Business Management 19 Students
Early Childhood Education 17 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Cosmetology 14 Students
Real Estate 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 16 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/30/2025
I believe that my overall experience at cics longwood has been good overall with difficulties, with student and teachers.
3.0 Alum
5/28/2024
I had many outstanding educators and peers but the school itself needs more resources. As you may know the school is k- 12 but only has one gym room.
3.0 Parent
2/13/2024
I went to Longwood from 2012 to 2022, and enjoyed myself there! Made lots of friends, and connections while there. It was flawed sure, but I felt I was able to take a lot of lessons and apply them to my own life.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 18 Reviews
2.0 teacher
6/8/2025
This school sucks it lacks a safe and supportive learning environment. For example, schools with frequent bullying, unqualified teachers, overcrowded classrooms, or outdated materials can negatively affect a child’s emotional well-being and academic growth. If the school fails to address individual...
2.0 parent
8/25/2021
It is only day #2 of the school year and I am already considering home schooling my student. There is a serious overcrowded classroom issue to begin with. The student/teacher ratio in the kindergarten classroom is 27/1- with no teacher’s assistant. Is this environment even legal? How is one teacher...
2.0 parent
2/20/2019
My experience is very poor with this unorganized school due to the staff making excuses for everything and the teachers not putting enough effort to communicate with parents but they will reach out when something minor is going on with your child which i feel is totally unfair to the students becaus...
3.0 student
1/5/2019
I say the schools old principal who has not been doing very well at her job but got promoted and they make kids stand outside in the winter while all the staff members and teachers are inside before 7:30 and school starts at 7:45 but complain when kids are a minute late to class or when we come in t...

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CICS - Longwood Campus is a charter school for students in grades 3-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 9% are proficient in reading. CICS - Longwood Campus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.12, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 900 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $215,501. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hansberry College Prep, Community Youth Development Institute, CICS Ralph Ellison, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near CICS - Longwood Campus.

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