For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,509 students in 62703, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 62703, IL are Springfield Southeast High School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62703 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Springfield Southeast High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62703, IL Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #22.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Co Detention Center
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62703, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62703, IL include Springfield Southeast High School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in 62703, IL?
3 public high schools are located in 62703, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703, IL?
62703, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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