For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,689 students in 60629, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60629, IL are Hancock College Preparatory High School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Excel - Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60629 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60629, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60629 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock College Preparatory 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60629, IL Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2410
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Ace Amandla Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Excel - Southwest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7050 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Hubbard High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,964 students
Rank: #55.
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Gage Park High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60629, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60629, IL include Hancock College Preparatory High School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Excel - Southwest High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60629, IL?
6 public high schools are located in 60629, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 60629, IL?
60629, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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