Sullivan High School

What Sullivan High School does

Sullivan High School is a public secondary school located at 6631 N. Bosworth Avenue in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1926 and operated by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of approximately 605-655 students and a staff of 65. The school offers five learning pathways, including CTE Health and Business Academy programs, JROTC, and the Newcomers Academy for international students, alongside standard academic departments (Humanities, Math, Science, ELL, Special Education, etc.), athletics, counseling, and extracurricular clubs. The student body speaks more than 45 languages, indicating a highly diverse, multilingual population.

The school operates on a non-commercial, publicly funded revenue model. Tuition is not charged; 'revenue' consists of CPS per-pupil allocations, Illinois state education funding, Title I categorical programs, and minimal optional student fees (historically around $200). Enrollment flows through CPS district-wide processes, with additional self-serve applications via the school website. Core technology consists of standard K-12 platforms: the Aspen student information system, Google Workspace for Education, and conventional classroom tools. There is no proprietary software or AI/ML capability disclosed. The 2024-2025 school year produced measurable outcomes including 270+ college credits earned by 40+ graduates, a 21-percentage-point increase in freshman-on-track rate, a 42% decrease in out-of-school suspensions, and a more than 100% increase in restorative justice practices.

Sullivan High School is a government state entity under CPS governance, overseen by a Local School Council (LSC) with parent, community, and staff representation. Strategic partnerships include core relationships with Friends of Sullivan, Loyola University Chicago, and McCormick Foundation (student journalism via Rogers Edge Reporter), alongside advocacy ties to the Office of Alderwoman Maria Hadden and the Office of State Senator Mike Simmons. Jeffery D. Cooks, M. Ed., serves as Principal, leading the implementation of a personalized, standards-based curriculum oriented toward postsecondary readiness.

Name

Sullivan High School

Legal name

Sullivan High School

Website

https://sullivanhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sullivan High School is a public CPS high school in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood serving grades 9-12 with about 650 students. It offers CTE, JROTC, Newcomers Academy, and college-credit programming, funded by CPS per-pupil allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education
• Career technical education
• College preparation programs
• English language learners

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school funded by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Illinois state education funding. Revenue comes from per-pupil funding allocations and categorical funding programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sullivan High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. It delivers standard academic curriculum through dedicated departments (Math, Science, Humanities, ELL, etc.) and offers specialized learning pathways including CTE Health and Business Academy Programs, JROTC, and a Newcomers Academy for international students, supplemented by college preparation, athletics, clubs, and counseling services.

Product overview

Sullivan High School offers a comprehensive educational program serving grades 9-12 with multiple learning pathways and specialized academies. The school's core offerings include CTE Health and Business Academy Programs, JROTC, Newcomers Academy for international students, and full academic departments. The institution emphasizes college preparation, athletics, extracurricular activities, and student support services including counseling and health clinic. As a Chicago Public School, it operates as a single unified educational institution rather than a platform with separate products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CTE Health and Business Academy Programs Career and Technical Education programs offering specialized pathways in Health and Business fields designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary success.
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Military-affiliated program designed to develop good citizenship, leadership skills, and patriotic education in high school students.
• Newcomers Academy (International Academy) Specialized program providing academic, social, and emotional support for international and immigrant students adjusting to American culture and the English language.
• College Resources Support services helping high school students prepare for college applications, financial aid, and postsecondary transitions.
• Athletics Programs Competitive sports programs including football, boys' soccer, basketball, and other athletic activities for high school students.
• Clubs and Student Activities Extracurricular organizations and activities supporting student engagement and leadership development.
• Counseling Services Academic and personal counseling support for high school student well-being and success.
• Academic Departments Comprehensive academic curriculum across Art, ELL (English Language Learners), Humanities, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, and World Language departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270+ college credits earned by 40+ graduates in class of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Friends of SullivancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRogers Park community group that serves as a primary external supporter of Sullivan High School. Organizes fundraising initiatives and community events including the MLK Holiday Hoops Basketball Tournament. Directly engages in school support activities and volunteer coordination.
• Loyola University ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing community partner that supports various Sullivan programs including the Rogers Edge Reporter student journalism initiative in collaboration with McCormick Foundation. Provides ongoing academic partnerships and community school initiative involvement.
• McCormick FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides funding support for student journalism programs including the Rogers Edge Reporter partnership with Loyola University Chicago and Sullivan High School.
• Office of Alderwoman Maria HaddenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government representative who provides support and advocacy for Sullivan High School students and the Rogers Park community.
• Office of State Senator Mike SimmonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState legislative representative who has provided encouragement and support to Sullivan graduates, including speaking at graduation ceremonies.
• Senn High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Rogers Edge Reporter student journalism program, where students from both Sullivan and Senn collaborate on writing projects.
• Chicago Public Schools (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict parent organization. Sullivan is part of the CPS network and operates under CPS policies, funding structures, and enrollment systems. CPS provides operational funding and administrative oversight.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Senn High School: CPS high school already partnering with Sullivan on the Rogers Edge Reporter journalism program. Operates in the same district, similar neighborhood-school model, and overlapping program mix.
• Lane Tech High School: Another large Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school serving a broad, diverse student body with multiple CTE and academy pathways. Directly comparable on district funding model, grade span, and comprehensive program structure.
• Roosevelt High School (Chicago): Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school with a similar multilingual population and comparable program structure. Closest structural analog within CPS to Sullivan.
• Taft High School: Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school on the north side with a comparable comprehensive curriculum and athletic offerings. Competes with Sullivan for similar CPS families.
• Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center: CPS high school with a STEM/metropolitan focus and a diverse, multilingual student population. Comparable on district structure and on serving immigrant and multilingual learners.
• Lincoln Park High School: CPS high school near Sullivan's Rogers Park footprint offering college-prep and IB-adjacent programming. Comparable on district funding, public-school access, and Chicago north-side recruitment.
• North-Grand High School: CPS neighborhood high school serving a similarly diverse, multilingual population with comparable CTE offerings. Directly comparable on demographics, programming, and district funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Whitney M. Young Magnet High School: Highly ranked CPS magnet school. Comparable only at the district/curriculum level and represents the upper bound Sullivan competes against for college-prep families.
• Walter Payton College Prep: Top-tier CPS selective enrollment high school. Comparable only at the CPS system level but draws the strongest college-bound students away from comprehensive schools like Sullivan.

Emerging players

• Chicago International Charter School (CICS): Chicago charter network focused on college preparation with strong ELL/multilingual programming. Comparable on mission overlap (multilingual, college-prep) but operates under a different governance and funding structure than Sullivan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SullivanTigers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sullivan-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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