How do you get into EPIC Academy Charter High School?

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 EPIC Academy Charter High School 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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EPIC Academy Charter High School

8255 S HOUSTON AVE · 244 students · grades 9-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

78%

district 86% (-8)

Enroll in college

42%

district 65% (-23)

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 EPIC HS

At EPIC, we believe post-secondary education is the equalizer for life options and long term happiness. Every student is capable of graduating from their best value higher education institution. We work to ensure that our students dare to imagine an ambitious future vision, and we expect and coach the hard work and skills required to realize it. EPIC student achievements since opening in 2009: - 100% College Acceptance, 2013-2018 - Class of 2018 received $8.4 million in scholarships - 2 NFTE city-wide champions - Two Gates Millennium Scholarship winners - One Posse Scholarship winner - Dual Enrollment: 44.9% of Class of 2018 earned college credits At EPIC, each semester ends with Intensives: full-day, week-long courses to introduce careers our students may have never considered. Every Intensive course features partnerships with professionals. Here are a few course examples (and companies): • Architecture (SOM) • Airlines (Southwest Airlines) • Engineering (SPACECO) • Hotel Industry (Hilton Hotels) • Law (DLA Piper) • Marketing (Groupon) • Restaurants (McDonald's) • Sports Management (Chicago Bulls) • Insurance (Allstate)

8255 S HOUSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · 7735357930

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into EPIC Academy Charter High School?: 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 EPIC Academy Charter High School 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

Safe Achieve Academy HS · 0.6 mi
SAFE Achieve Academy West HS · 0.6 mi
Noble - Baker College Prep · 0.8 mi
Bowen High School · 0.8 mi
Excel Academy of South Shore · 1.1 mi
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School · 1.3 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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