CICS Ralph Ellison Academy (Chicago): What's Going Around

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Fostering college-ready scholars and engaged citizens in Chicago.

CICS Ralph Ellison Academy is a college-preparatory urban high school nestled in Chicago, IL, serving students in grades 9 through 12. This charter school is dedicated to fostering a rigorous academic environment where students are challenged to think critically, develop strong problem-solving skills, and prepare for success in higher education. The curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and ready for the demands of collegiate studies and beyond. Beyond academics, CICS Ralph Ellison Academy emphasizes the importance of character development and community engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and service initiatives that help them grow into responsible and engaged citizens. The school strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. With a focus on preparing students for college, the academy provides resources and guidance to help navigate the application process and explore various post-secondary options. At CICS Ralph Ellison Academy, the dedicated faculty and staff are committed to nurturing a vibrant learning community. They work tirelessly to inspire a love of learning and to equip students with the tools they need for a successful future. The school's commitment to academic excellence and holistic development makes it a distinguished choice for families seeking a challenging yet supportive high school experience in an urban setting.

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College-preparatory urban high school.

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Vaccination and health exam records

95.7% of students at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy are up to date on required vaccinations overall, averaged across all reported vaccines.

Measles coverage alone is 97.5%, 1.6 points above the citywide rate of 95.9% across all Chicago Public Schools students.

Measles97.5%
All CPS students: 95.9%
Mumps97.5%
All CPS students: 95.9%
Rubella97.5%
All CPS students: 95.9%
Polio97%
All CPS students: 93.3%
Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough96%
All CPS students: 92.2%
Tdap booster96%
All CPS students: 92.1%
Hepatitis B95.5%
All CPS students: 97.2%
Meningococcal87.5%
All CPS students: 88.1%
Chickenpox (varicella)96.5%
All CPS students: 95%

Citywide numbers count every Chicago Public Schools student together, so bigger schools weigh more than small ones. It answers "out of all CPS students, how many are covered?" rather than averaging schools of very different sizes.

Required health exams: 15 students were not yet compliant at the October snapshot.

Students counted as not up to date include those with a religious or medical exemption and those still catching up on an approved schedule. Numbers are a single snapshot taken each October 15 and reported to the state in November. Grades with fewer than ten students are withheld by CPS, so some totals cover only part of the school.

Reported for the 2025-26 school year by Chicago Public Schools / ISBE. Updated once a year.

How does this school handle sickness?

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Help fill in health info for CICS Ralph Ellison Academy

CICS Ralph Ellison Academy has not shared whether there is a nurse on site or when kids need to stay home. If you know, add it for other families.

Data as of October 4, 2026 (Chicago Data Portal).

ORGANICLIFE
10/15/2025 , Canvass
Pass
No violations recorded
ORGANICLIFE
10/16/2024 , Canvass
Pass
ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
9/1/2023 , Canvass
Out of Business
No violations recorded
ORGANICLIFE
9/1/2023 , License
Pass
ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
2/22/2023 , Canvass
Pass
No violations recorded

Share kit for CICS Ralph Ellison Academy

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The parent briefing

What parents should know about illness at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy

This is the community health page for CICS Ralph Ellison Academy, a charter in Chicago, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.

No parent has logged an illness at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.

On the watchlist this month

Common Cold
Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Allergies
Typical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Lice
Typical seasonal rise
Year-round, but often noticed when school resumes
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
Strep Throat
Typical seasonal rise
Often higher in winter and early spring, with a back-to-school rise
- Sudden sore throat without cough
- Painful swallowing
- Fever over 100.4 F

Good to know

How illness usually moves through CICS Ralph Ellison Academy

Illness at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.

Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious

Back to school

When can my child go back to CICS Ralph Ellison Academy?

Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:

Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it

Around here

How illness travels between nearby schools

CICS Ralph Ellison Academy is one of many charters in Chicago tracked on Ickly. October activity around Chicago tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60620 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.

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Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.

Common questions

What is going around at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy?

No sickness has been logged at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.

How does Ickly know what is spreading at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy?

Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by charter and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.

Can I get notified when illness spreads at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy?

Yes. Follow CICS Ralph Ellison Academy with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.

How do I log a sick day for my child at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy?

Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at CICS Ralph Ellison Academy.

Is CICS Ralph Ellison Academy in Chicago, IL?

Yes. CICS Ralph Ellison Academy is a charter in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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