For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,321 students in 60609, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60609, IL are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Air Force Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60609 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Back Of The Yards Ib High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60609, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Grades: K-12
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Back Of The Yards Ib High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: #33.
Air Force Academy High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Peace And Education Coalition High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Grades: K-12
| 746 students
Rank: #77.
Richards Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Grades: 2-8
| 133 students
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Grades: 11-12
| 53 students
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Grades: K-8
| 465 students
Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Grades: 2-8
| 167 students
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
4421 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1490
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1490
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Grades: 10
| 39 students
4655 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1450
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60609, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60609, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Air Force Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60609?
7 public high schools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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