About the School
- 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–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 11 teachers supporting its co–ed 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Private 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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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Church of God
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students
Sports: 12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
2526 E 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1251
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Islamic
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
9191.5 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
9191.5 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Clarendon Hills Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
9191.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
9192 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
9192.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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