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Best High Schools in Chicago, Illinois
Compare 154 high schools in Chicago. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
154
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
327,482
Total Students
Across Chicago
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
154 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score56%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 4,604 students at Lane Technical High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About High Schools in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois offers 154 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.
Payton College Preparatory Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
1034 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
4.8
Rating
Students
1,260
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Jones College Prep High School
publichighGrade 9-12
700 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
4.6
Rating
Students
1,954
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Young Magnet High School
publichighGrade 7-12
211 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60607
4.5
Rating
Students
2,223
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Northside College Preparatory Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
5501 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4.5
Rating
Students
1,061
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lane Technical High School
publichighGrade 7-12
2501 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618
4.4
Rating
Students
4,604
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Brooks College Prep Academy Hs
publichighGrade 7-12
250 E 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
3
Rating
Students
1,007
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bronzeville Scholastic Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
4934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2.5
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Iyc Chicago
publichighGrade 6-12
136 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
2.5
Rating
Students
37
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Yccs-Association House
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4, Chicago, IL 60651
2.5
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
52:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Uplift Community High School
publichighGrade 9-12
900 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
2.5
Rating
Students
224
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Douglass Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
543 N Waller Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
2.5
Rating
Students
29
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hancock College Preparatory Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
5437 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
2.5
Rating
Students
1,050
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lincoln Park High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2001 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
2.4
Rating
Students
2,214
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
publichighGrade 11-12
1900 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
2.1
Rating
Students
152
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
publichighGrade 7-12
6130 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
2.1
Rating
Students
1,316
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Kenwood Academy High School
publichighGrade 7-12
5015 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1.9
Rating
Students
2,268
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Hs For The Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
2714 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
1.9
Rating
Students
578
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
charter schoolhighK-12
2245 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
1.8
Rating
Students
873
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.6
Rating
Students
1,698
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Taft High School
publichighGrade 7-12
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1.6
Rating
Students
4,487
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many high schools are in Chicago, Illinois?
There are several high schools in Chicago, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.
What is the best high school in Chicago?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Chicago include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Chicago?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Chicago is 14.3:1.