South Central Community Services - South Shore (2026 Profile)

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South Central Community Services - South Shore

7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649

Tel: (773) 374-2223

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South Central Community Services鈥揝outh Shore in Chicago, IL serves 23 co鈥揺d students in grades 9 through 12 within a city鈥揵ased, nonsectarian special education program.

Founded in 1970, the school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 10, supporting focused learning environments.

The student population is fully composed of students of color, reflecting diversity in this city, large community setting.

The school offers a summer school program and maintains a casual dress code for students.

South Central Community Services鈥揝outh Shore is a member of the Alternative School Network, Cognia, and the National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers
Alternative School Network
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1970

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

All students must be referred by their assigned school district. Tuition is paid by the students' school district.

School Notes

School Motto: Promises Fulfilled

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for South Central Community Services - South Shore is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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South Central Community Services - South Shore is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Shore.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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