Sullivan House Alternative High School in Chicago, IL serves 123 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, central city alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 11 teachers supporting its co鈥揺d enrollment.
Sullivan House is a member of the Alternative School Network and provides education exclusively for high school students.
The student body at Sullivan House is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Chicago community.
Located in central Chicago, this alternative high school offers an option for families seeking a nonsectarian program within the city.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sullivan House Alternative High School?
The application deadline for Sullivan House Alternative High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Sullivan House Alternative High School is South Central Community Services - South Shore (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Philip Neri Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
St. Jude Educational Institute
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
1.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
South Central School Main Campus
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
St. Jude Educational Institute
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
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(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
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(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
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(630) 861-4800
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(630) 861-4800
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(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
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(630) 834-5562
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(630) 834-5562
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