For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,445 students in 60617, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60617, IL are Noble St Chtr-baker Campus, Washington G High School and Bowen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60617 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Epic Academy High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60617, IL Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Washington G High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Grades: 9-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bowen High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Epic Academy High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8255 S Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8164 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
60617, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Grades: 2-8
| 35 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2100 East 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
Davis Developmental Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9101 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Grades: PK
| 76 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6905
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6905
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Las Casas Occupational High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
8401 South Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60617, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60617, IL include Noble St Chtr-baker Campus, Washington G High School and Bowen High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60617?
6 public high schools are located in 60617.
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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