About

CICS Ralph Ellison Campus is an urban high school dedicated to offering students a rigorous college preparatory education where our students demonstrate the intellectual skills, the cultural competence, the belief in self, and the engagement in community necessary for success in school, college, the workplace and life.

CICS Ellison is named for the African-American writer and teacher who achieved international fame with his first novel, Invisible Man. Ellison's novels and essays were transformative in our thinking about race, identity and what it means to be an American.

CICS Ellison opened in August, 2006 with 150 students in grade nine only. Today, the school operates at its capacity of nearly 600 students enrolled in grades 9-12. CICS Ellison is dedicated to providing high quality, college preparatory instruction with an emphasis on rigor, relevance and the forging of strong relationships.

Our school is distinguished by its commitment to sustaining a robust community of learners, where educators work closely with students to support academic, social and personal development.

Join CICS Ralph Ellison at the 5th Annual New Schools EXPO

Learn about CICS Ralph Ellison and complete enrollment forms on the spot at the 5th Annual New Schools EXPO on Saturday, January 28, 2012 presented by New Schools for Chicago and Chicago Public Schools. Read more

Mon 05 Mar
Pulaski Day - No School at All Campuses
Thu 22 Mar
End of Third Quarter at All Campuses
Fri 23 Mar
Teacher Professional Development Day 4 - No School at All Campuses

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