For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 magnet public high schools serving 3,403 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Illinois are Young Magnet High School, Disney Ii Magnet High School and Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Illinois magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Young Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Illinois (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,148 students
Rank: #22.
Disney Ii Magnet High School
Magnet School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School
Magnet School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Illinois include Young Magnet High School, Disney Ii Magnet High School and Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Illinois?
3 magnet public high schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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