CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus vs EPIC Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
247 students
EPIC Academy High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
255 students
| Measure | CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus Chicago, Illinois | EPIC Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 691 | #589 of 691 |
| National rank | #16786 of 16,910 | #15941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 247 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EPIC Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 6.7).
- •EPIC Academy High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •EPIC Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 94.1%).
- •EPIC Academy High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 24.7).
- •EPIC Academy High School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 247.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus better than EPIC Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), EPIC Academy High School ranks higher (15.9 vs 6.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus and EPIC Academy High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus: 247. EPIC Academy High School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus and EPIC Academy High School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is 680th of 691 and EPIC Academy High School is 589th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).