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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

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
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School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math0%
ELA56%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)8
Moderate (15-20:1)11
Large (>20:1)1

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 4,604 students at Lane Technical High School
  • Best ratio: 2:1

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 4.8 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.