For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,180 students in 60643, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60643, IL are Chicago Excel Academy High School, Julian High School and Cics - Longwood Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60643 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60643, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60643 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cics - Longwood Campus, with 80-84% 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 60643, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chicago Excel Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Julian High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Grades: 3-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Morgan Park High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,245 students
60643, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foundations College Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1233 W 109th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1551 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60643, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60643, IL include Chicago Excel Academy High School, Julian High School and Cics - Longwood Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 60643?
4 public high schools are located in 60643.
What is the racial composition of students in 60643?
60643 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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