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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 Score16%
🎯 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)9 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 4,487 students at Taft High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, 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.
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
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont
charter schoolhighK-10
2456 N Mango Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1.4
Rating
Students
785
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Senn High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5900 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1.3
Rating
Students
1,571
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Westinghouse High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3223 W Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
1.3
Rating
Students
1,230
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
publichighGrade 7-12
3900 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1.3
Rating
Students
738
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
7212 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
1.2
Rating
Students
623
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Hs For Agricult Sciences
publichighGrade 9-12
3857 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60655
1.1
Rating
Students
827
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1443 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
1.1
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
charter schoolhighK-12
5401 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
712
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Yccs-Scholastic Achievement Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
4651 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
117
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Noble St Chtr - Mansueto
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2911 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
1,106
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 5-12
11816 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Back Of The Yards Ib Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
2111 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
1,039
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Intrinsic Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
4540 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1
Rating
Students
993
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1454 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
633
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Cics - Longwood Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 3-12
1309 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
1,137
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3121 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
1
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
3663 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2040 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
1,060
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Walter Henri Dyett Hs For Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
555 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
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.