How do you get into CICS - Ralph Ellison?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does CICS - Ralph Ellison have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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CICS - Ralph Ellison

1817 W 80TH ST · 223 students · grades 9-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

82%

district 86% (-4)

Enroll in college

48%

district 65% (-18)

CPS status

Not Applicable

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About CICS - ELLISON HS

Mission CICS Ralph Ellison High School inspires our scholars to be visible agents of multi-faceted change through exemplary curricular programs that are interdisciplinary, inquiry based, fine arts and technology infused, for every learner to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in college, careers, and life. Vision All students have the intellectual skills, cultural competence, belief in self, and a growth mindset to BE VISIBLE!

1817 W 80TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · 7734784434

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into CICS - Ralph Ellison?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does CICS - Ralph Ellison have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

Closest other high schools

Southside Occupational Academy High School · 0.9 mi
Perspectives - Leadership Academy · 0.9 mi
Perspectives - High School of Technology · 1.0 mi
Noble - Hansberry College Prep · 1.3 mi
YCCS-Community Youth Development Institute HS · 1.4 mi
Excel Academy of Englewood · 1.5 mi

School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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