Wendell Phillips Academy High School

Wendell Phillips Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
244 E Pershing Rd,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.8
3.0
723 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Devon Q Horton
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
460
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
19
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
205:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
Black
89.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic
1.9%
White
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University 184 Students
Illinois State University 122 Students
Eastern Illinois University 100 Students
Northwestern University 91 Students
Western Illinois University 91 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 86 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 83 Students
University of Iowa 80 Students
DePaul University 79 Students
Purdue University 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 88 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 15 Students
Real Estate 14 Students
Biology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 160 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/15/2023
Wendell Phillips is a great historical highschool awesome teacher who want to see you succeed and be the best you can. There help to the kids is amazing
4.0 Alum
6/11/2023
Academics are good, sports are great specially for people looking to be developed and prepared for the next level.
2.0 Senior
3/26/2021
The school was poorly funded. The teachers went on strike. The kids are very violent and rude. The teachers did however care for their job and tried. They took time and tried. They cared for their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2025
did king von go to this school?
1.0 parent
9/5/2008

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