Epic Academy High School

Epic Academy High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
8255 S Houston Ave,  Chicago, IL
3.7
5.0
497 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew King
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
47.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
541:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
56.2%
Hispanic
39.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
University of Illinois Chicago 167 Students
Northern Illinois University 152 Students
DePaul University 135 Students
Loyola University Chicago 109 Students
Illinois State University 91 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 81 Students
Roosevelt University 81 Students
Eastern Illinois University 80 Students
Northwestern University 74 Students
Purdue University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 63 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Biology 17 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 17 Students
Real Estate 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 227 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/8/2024
I started at Epic Academy during Covid times and like everyone I was easily distracted with anything in my view. My freshman year was one of the worst years academically for myself and I was able to find support from the teachers at Epic too help me improve my grades and not fall behind. These following years that I have attended Epic the teachers have none stop pushed us to our limits we didn't even know we could reach too make us the best we can be. I personally love my school for the fact that it has helped me come out of my comfort zone and helped me make better connections with other people and overall new friends.
2.0 Senior
2/9/2023
For all four years of high school, I have attended EPIC Academy Charter. This institution has had several issues over the years.
3.0 Freshman
12/27/2022
I like how everyone is comfortable with each other like family. The school work is not hard but we do learn a lot. Their freshman classes are overall very fun. They only lack more clubs/activities and celebrating other cultures.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 teacher
8/5/2013
EPIC Academy is a fantastic school that holds its students and faculty to high expectations. The teachers and staff give the students the support and opportunities they need to achieve and aspire to success in college and afterwards.

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Epic Academy High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 497 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Epic Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $200,781. Discover additional schools in the area, like Noble - Baker College Preparatory High School, Gary Comer College Prep, Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Epic Academy High School.

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