George Henry Corliss High School is a public 4鈥搚ear high school located in the Pullman neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Corliss is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Corliss High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Corliss High School's student population of 320 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
Corliss High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corliss High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
93%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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What is Corliss High School's ranking?
Corliss High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Corliss High School often compared to?
Corliss High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crane Medical Prep High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corliss High School?
The graduation rate of Corliss High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corliss High School?
320 students attend Corliss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Corliss High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corliss High School?
Corliss High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Corliss High School offer ?
Corliss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corliss High School part of?
Corliss High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Corliss High School located?
Corliss High School is located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Pullman.
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