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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 Score8%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 3,099 students at Curie Metropolitan High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, 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.
Phillips Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
244 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Corliss High School
publichighGrade 9-12
821 E 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Clemente Community Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
745
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Roosevelt High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3436 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
1,144
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Schurz High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1
Rating
Students
1,244
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Manley Career Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2935 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
193
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Steinmetz College Prep Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3030 N Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
1,230
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sullivan High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
1
Rating
Students
762
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
4747 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Washington G High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3535 E 114Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
1,520
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wells Community Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Curie Metropolitan High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
3,099
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
publichighGrade 7-12
1920 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
549
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Military Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3519 S Giles Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Phoenix Military Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
145 S Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3400 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
580
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Raby High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3545 W Fulton Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
128
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bowen High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2710 E 89Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
publichighGrade 9-12
5700 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
publichighGrade 9-12
5101 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
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.