For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,739 students in Highland Park, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Highland Park, IL are Highland Park High School and North Shore Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Highland Park, 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 Highland Park High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland Park, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
433 Vine Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-2001
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #22.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Highland Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3300
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
711 Lincoln Ave W
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3551
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3551
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland Park, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland Park, IL include Highland Park High School and North Shore Academy. Highland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Highland Park?
2 public high schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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