For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,099 students in 60612, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60612, IL are Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep and Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60612 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60612, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #33.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Ombudsman Chicago West
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix Military Academy High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Manley Career Academy High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2935 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6900
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Crane Medical Prep High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
60612, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Grades: 10
| 46 students
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Grades: 12
| 57 students
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
145 S Campbell Av
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Grades: K-8
| 780 students
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1900 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60612, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60612, IL include Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep and Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60612?
8 public high schools are located in 60612.
What is the racial composition of students in 60612?
60612 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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