EPIC Academy College Prep, a public, open-enrollment charter high school, has served low-income African-American and Latino students in South Chicago since 2009. This year seniors who have endured school 100% virtually will celebrate graduation, announce their colleges of choice, and career pathways. Additionally, EPIC leadership will present awards to students and approximately 100 students, families and faculty will mix and mingle during the celebration.
The South Chicago community, one of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods, has a 20% unemployment rate and a childhood poverty rate that is 86% higher than all other U.S. neighborhoods. Epic Academy serves one of the most challenging student demographics in Chicago: 96% free/reduced lunch, 23% of students with diverse learning needs, and 15% English Language Learners. Despite the obstacles our students face, we have a 100% college acceptance rate and 81% of our students enroll in college upon graduation.
The celebration will be held, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center.
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