Below Average
#3400 of 3,813 schools in IL
Epic Academy High School
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8255 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Epic Academy High School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Epic Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,237
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Noble St Chtr-baker CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| South Central Community Services - South ShorePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Chicago Vocational Career Acad HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #559 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Epic Academy High School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Epic Academy High School
Epic Academy High School is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 279 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,400 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Epic Academy High School
What grades does Epic Academy High School serve?
Epic Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Epic Academy High School?
Epic Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epic Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Epic Academy High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Epic Academy High School rank in IL?
Epic Academy High School ranks #3,400 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Epic Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Epic Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Epic Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Epic Academy High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Epic Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, Epic Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Epic Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Epic Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Epic Academy High School?
92.1% of students at Epic Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.4%
- Phone
- (773) 535-7930
- Area population (ZIP 60617)
- 79,284
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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