Serving 1,137 students in grades 3-12, Cics - Longwood Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 1,137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Longwood Campus's student population of 1,137 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
1,137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Cics - Longwood Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cics - Longwood Campus is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Longwood Campus's ranking?
Cics - Longwood Campus is ranked #3331 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cics - Longwood Campus often compared to?
Cics - Longwood Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cics - Longwood Campus?
The graduation rate of Cics - Longwood Campus is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cics - Longwood Campus?
1,137 students attend Cics - Longwood Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cics - Longwood Campus students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Longwood Campus?
Cics - Longwood Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Longwood Campus offer ?
Cics - Longwood Campus offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Cics - Longwood Campus part of?
Cics - Longwood Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Longwood Campus located?
Cics - Longwood Campus is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Washington Heights.
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