For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,037 students in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Near West Side are Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Simpson Academy High School For Young Women and Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep, with ≥99% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Military Academy High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #66.
Crane Medical Prep High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL include Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Simpson Academy High School For Young Women and Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago?
8 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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