For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,950 students in 60608, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60608, IL are Simpson High School For Young Women, Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep and Chicago Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60608 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chicago Technology High School, with ≥95% 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60608, IL Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson 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: #22.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Grades: 9-12
| 911 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Chicago Technology High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - York Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Juarez Community High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,754 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
60608, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Gladstone Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Montefiore Special Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Prologue Early College High School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60608, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60608, IL include Simpson High School For Young Women, Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep and Chicago Technology High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60608, IL?
9 public high schools are located in 60608, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 60608, IL?
60608, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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