Sullivan High School

Sullivan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6631 N Bosworth Ave,  Chicago, IL
Rogers Park Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
4.0
3.7
595 Students
C
Niche Grade
Sullivan High School's stunning brick and stone architecture at 6631 N. Bosworth Avenue echoes its longstanding value within the Chicago community of Rogers Park. Opened in 1926, Sullivan High School (Sullivan) enrolls approximately 650 ninth- through 12th-grade students with an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to1. Within its campus, the student body represents 38 different countries, which helps students develop a global perspective. Striving to encourage academic excellence and college-readiness in students, Sullivan High School offers a selection of Advanced Placement courses in English literature, composition and Spanish. Students at Sullivan High School may also supplement their core curriculum with guitar lessons, music theory and theater classes, or instruction in piano. A vibrant program of baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, wrestling, football, softball and volleyball have earned Sullivan High School recognition as one of the best schools for athletes in the state of Illinois. Regional champions in both girls' basketball and boys' soccer, Sullivan High School's blue and gold Tigers celebrate school spirit and achieve well-earned victories. Having been an essential part of Rogers Park for almost a century, Sullivan High School continues to prepare students for future success.

School Details

Head of School
Carolyn May Eggert
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
480
Verbal
470
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
7.3%
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
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
149:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Hispanic
36.4%
Black
35.7%
White
15.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
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 201 Students
Loyola University Chicago 146 Students
DePaul University 117 Students
Northwestern University 114 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 103 Students
Northern Illinois University 88 Students
Illinois State University 79 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 66 Students
Roosevelt University 66 Students
University of Chicago 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Business 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Biology 33 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Accounting 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 133 Reviews
2.0 Parent
5/24/2024
Sullivan High School has impacted good positive attributes to me. I also participated in the extracurricular activities which was fun.
4.0 Senior
3/2/2022
My experience with the teachers helping me get through tough times and tough work is undefeated. Also, this school is extremely diverse with races from all over the world, so you don't have to worry about fitting in.
1.0 Parent
12/11/2021
My child got a mental health screening two times. The staff did absolutely nothing. He's had mental breakdowns he cried alot at school. The staff are like brandless zombies.
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3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/16/2021
I went to this school. Graduated in 2000 . This school was the worst experience of my life . I had fear everyday coming here . Bullied all the time . School was filled with savage animals
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5.0 other
9/23/2019
Our experience at Sullivan has been excellent! It is truly a neighborhood high school that collaborates with the community, provides access to opportunities for students at all levels and personalizes career and post-secondary options for its students, as well as provides health and counseling servi...
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5.0 student
6/7/2014
The school is really good regardless of what people say. It has an excellence medical academy which allows students from less economical families to achieve a good job and career. There is also sports, dual credit enrollement and many other other opportunities
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Sullivan High School

Sullivan High School is a public 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 595 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Sullivan 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 3.29, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $378,838. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mather High School, Senn High School, Amundsen High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sullivan High School.

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