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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

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score10%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)10 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 1,135 students at Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, 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.

Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8748 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs Chtr - Chatham

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
9035 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
104
Student-Teacher
34:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8164 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
281
Student-Teacher
35:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Innovations Of Arts Integr

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
17 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
1
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
32:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
1
Rating
Students
909
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1817 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Cca Academy Hs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1231 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
124
Student-Teacher
62:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Community Youth Dev Inst Hs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
7836 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
94
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1010 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
696
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Aspira Charter - Early College Pr

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3986 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A

North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1313 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
128
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2920 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
103
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Noble St Chtr-Drw Trading Col

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
931 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
5321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
1,135
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2739 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Yccs-Progressive Leadership Acad

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
122
Student-Teacher
61:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2710 E 89Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A

North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1615 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A

Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6350 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
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.