For the 2025-26 school year, there are 180 public high schools serving 109,601 students in Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Chicago, IL are Northside College Preparatory High School, Young Magnet High School and Lane Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Chicago have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock College Preparatory High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chicago, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside College Preparatory High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 4,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Payton College Preparatory High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Jones College Prep High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Pathways In Education - Humboldt
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Vaughn Occupational High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4355 N Linder Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Bronzeville Scholastic High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Douglass Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Park High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8130
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Graham R Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1818.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Gr: 11-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Kenwood Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Gr: 7-12 | 2,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,360 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Uplift Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Amundsen High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Taft High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 4,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Spry Community Links High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 S Marshall Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1997
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1997
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #2727.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Westinghouse High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3223 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3030.
Chicago High School For The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2714 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-9710
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-9710
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Gr: 6-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Disney Ii Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Back Of The Yards Ib High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Gr: K-9 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Excel Academy - Southwest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7050 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Gr: 9-12
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Chicago, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
4319 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Gr: 7-12
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1455 S Mich Ste 218
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Gr: 9-12
1340 West 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
6315 S Claremont Av
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Gr: 8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 97%
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Gr: 3-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Arts Of Living Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1855 N Sheffield Av
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Aspira Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1711 N California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Gr: 6-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Gr: 9-12
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 11-12 | 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 9-12
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Gr: PK-5
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2755 North Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Gr: 11-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1241 West 58th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Gr: 9-12
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 94%
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Gr: 9-11 | 80 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 99%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Gr: K-8 | 465 students
Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Gr: 2-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Chicago, IL include Northside College Preparatory High School, Young Magnet High School and Lane Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chicago?
180 public high schools are located in Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago?
Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chicago include: Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus vs. Cics - Northtown Campus, Southside Occupational Academy High School vs. Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La vs. Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
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