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EPIC Academy High School

  • C-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • Chicago, IL
  • 226 reviews
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      C-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    EPIC Academy High School is a public, charter school located in Chicago, IL. It has 499 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 48 to 1. According to state test scores, 17% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading.
    Address
    8255 S Houston Ave
    Chicago, IL 60617
    Telephone
    (773) 535-7930
    Website
    epicacademy.org
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    EPIC Academy High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    22%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    17%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    990
    95 responses
    Average ACT
    18
    121 responses
    AP Enrollment
    7%
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    Living in the Area
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $30,530
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $770
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $94,531
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.22 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 69 responses
    Report
    • Crew Oluympics
      26%
    • School olimpics
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      17%
    • Prep Rallies
      14%
    • Pride Day
      10%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • None of the above
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    499
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    96%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.24 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    48:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $66,681
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    32.4%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,924/ year
    National
    $12,239
    66%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.38 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.38 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.38 responses
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    EPIC Academy High School Reviews

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    What I like about Epic Academy High School is the college bound that it has. Epic prepares every student for college and provides them with many great opportunities. Epic doesn't just help students get into college, but it gives students the chance to experience the feeling of being in college. Students come to school ready to learn and make a change. Epic is no a big school so it makes it easier for teachers, security guards and staff know every student. Moreover, I like how well Epic makes sure to keep every student on track and ready to succeed. One thing I would change about Epic is its safety. Epic is around a not so safe community and therefore, it is important to keep every student safe.
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    I like the community and rigor of the school. They give us real life skills that we would need in careers. Like intensives, they give us an opportunity to learn about careers and out interests in them. It helps me figure out what I wanted as a career. The skills I learn during them are very useful too. However, school sprtt is low. Also, they never have their information and activities in order. They give out info to students incorrectly. Student have to rely n those around them to know what's happening. The teachers are asked. it shouldn't be so hard to know what's happening in the school.
    I like the interaction among students once they get hooked onto a subject or conversation. It is essential for them, us, to have conversations that apply to their lives and enhance their perspective, knowledge, and behavior. I like the change that happens to certain students. I see how everyone has their own hardships, however, we all come together to help understand and execute them. Something I would like to enforce more of is negative behavior consequences for when students get in trouble. Overall, with it's ups and owns, Epic really reiterates the meaning of unity and how we can grow/change.