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
970
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.34
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
3.34
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
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
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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Test Scores

Science
3.9%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
541:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Black
52.3%
Hispanic
46.5%

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 166 Students
Northern Illinois University 146 Students
DePaul University 127 Students
Loyola University Chicago 107 Students
Illinois State University 84 Students
Roosevelt University 82 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 75 Students
Eastern Illinois University 69 Students
Northwestern University 68 Students
Purdue University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 66 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Real Estate 17 Students
Chemistry 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 216 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/28/2023
My experience at Epic is going amazing so far I wished if there was less bullying but the staff really help you if there is a problem
2.0 Senior
3/31/2023
It's a very small school, kinda reminds me of my elementary school. Long distance from home. And for some reason not a lot of colleges have heard of the school. But they edge the students to go to college even if they want to or not.
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.
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.34, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $187,692. 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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