Uplift Community High School

Uplift Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 W Wilson Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
4.3
53 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephanie Yvette Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
900
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.01
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.01
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
900
Math
450
Verbal
450
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
18
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
107:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.4%
Female
42.6%
Black
54.5%
Hispanic
25.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.9%
White
8.9%
Two or more races
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
DePaul University 36 Students
Northern Illinois University 29 Students
Illinois State University 27 Students
Western Illinois University 27 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 26 Students
Loyola University Chicago 25 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 23 Students
Northwestern University 19 Students
Eastern Illinois University 19 Students
Roosevelt University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 12 Students
Education 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Architecture 3 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 107 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
6/8/2018
Since I've started going to Uplift, I felt welcome and included. I was encouraged to join clubs and extracurricular activities. The teachers make sure you are on top of your academics and help keep your grades up.
3.0 Senior
4/9/2018
What I liked about Uplift the most was how the teachers really cared about the students and gave them that one on one they needed including me.
4.0 NicheUser
3/24/2016
Students usually have their friends join extracurricular activities with them so they can enjoy the activities without feeling alone.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/26/2024
They have not made it a good experience for me as a parent. My child likes the school but I get a bad vibe everytime I have to talk the faculty and staff. One more year to go though.
5.0 other
1/2/2013
I went to UPLIFT when it first came about. Great school and so-so teachers at first. Now my cousins go there and there is a change...but for the better. Love UPLIFT.
5.0 parent
2/9/2012
As a parent of a Senior, I have to give Uplift 5 stars!. My son has been an on point since his Freshman year. The teachers are very dedicated to making sure all succeed. The one on one attention given if needed is so remarkable. There is a open door policy there , so any parent that says the cannot...
other
10/18/2010
The Principal, staff, and teachers are all so dedicated at Uplift. There are a large number of Programs that are offered to motivate students, and help increase their academic skills. There are also opportunities for students to tap into their creative talents such as tap dancing, choir, band, and t...

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Uplift Community 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. The school has a total enrollment of 53 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Uplift Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.01, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 900 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $420,033. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amundsen High School, Lake View High School, Senn High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Uplift Community High School.

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