For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,389 students in Calumet City, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Calumet City, IL are Center For Alternative Learning, Center For Academics And Technolo and Thornton Fractnl No High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calumet City, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Calumet City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Calumet City, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornton Fractnl No High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Calumet City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Center For Academics And Technolo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Wentworth
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2353
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Thornton Fractnl No High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-1000
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Calumet City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Science & Technology (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135-167th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calumet City, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Calumet City, IL include Center For Alternative Learning, Center For Academics And Technolo and Thornton Fractnl No High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calumet City?
3 public high schools are located in Calumet City.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City?
Calumet City public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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