EPIC ACADEMY

EPIC Academy, located in the South Chicago community in Chicago, IL, was founded in 2009 by dedicated, veteran teachers and serves more than 500 students each year. EPIC is a Chicago Public Schools, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter high school.

EPIC Academy's community of faculty, staff, and parents believe that success is self-defined. We provide students with the knowledge and resources needed to become self-motivated leaders who excel in college and their careers. We accomplish this by offering Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses, a summer internship program, academic and career intensives, and incorporating college readiness and social-emotional learning throughout the curriculum. We value parent and caregiver involvement and feedback and understand that students have a higher success rate when parents collaborate with teachers and administration. We offer a Parent Advisory Council and a Bilingual Advisory Council to help enhance our students’ educational experience.

Since 2013, EPIC has a 100% college acceptance rate. Approximately 83% of seniors enroll in colleges and universities nationwide. Many of our students are first-generation college students. By positively impacting the lives of the students we serve, we are transforming families in the community.

EPIC's population is comprised of 61% African American, 34% Latino, and 4% White and .8% students represent other racial backgrounds. Twenty-one percent of our students are diverse learners, and 13% are English language learners. EPIC Academy serves neighborhoods that traditionally have experienced disinvestment, and 94% of our student population is eligible for free and reduced meal programs.