CICS Ralph Ellison

CICS Ralph Ellison

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1817 W 80th St,  Chicago, IL
Auburn Gresham Neighborhood
3.8
3.8
164 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kimberly Hinton
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.1
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.1
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
201:1

Student Diversity

Female
58.3%
Male
41.7%
Black
96.3%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Purdue University Fort Wayne 34 Students
Northern Illinois University 28 Students
Illinois State University 27 Students
Western Illinois University 23 Students
Maryville University 22 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 19 Students
University of Central Missouri 19 Students
Bellarmine University 19 Students
Roosevelt University 19 Students
Baker College 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Biology 8 Students
Real Estate 6 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/4/2024
I actually do like my school. I feel that it has actually done a good job at preparing me for what's about to come.
4.0 Senior
2/6/2024
I haven't had a bad experience yet and I don't think I will be having one. I do know that they just recently purchased yonder pouches and I know its something that I have to get used to but I have been doing pretty good without my phone.
3.0 Alum
12/10/2023
The school did not have very many resources available and I did not feel very prepared after leaving. It was not safe and not very clean. Since Ive graduated it seems to have improved. So hopefully my predictions are correct.
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3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/2/2014
The school does not represent what Ralph Ellison, himself stood for in his struggles. The policy is "PPP", Policy Per Student. They send our children out as if they're garbage, not caring about their future behind Ralph Ellision. Also the teachers especially the Deans are not qualified to handle iss...
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1.0 parent
3/18/2014
This school is ridiculous, you have a few good teachers who care and quite a few who don't. These children are always either suspended or in detention. I understand that they have to be disciplined but the rules are TOO strict and something needs to be done. I've noticed that the enrollment is lower...
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2.0 student
4/28/2013
I am a student at CICS Ralph Ellison, and contrary to everything on here, the scores on the ACT are low. Students are scoring 15's on these ACT's. There is gang-banging at the school, or at least symbolising. Its not actually them trying to start a fight. Although the girls are thirsty to fight any...
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5.0 teacher
1/2/2013
CICS-Ralph Ellison is a high school on the cutting edge. We offer a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to help students excel in their post-secondary endeavors. There are teachers who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the students' needs. There are great student-student interacti...
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