Best 60644 Illinois Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 789 students in 60644, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60644, IL are Douglass Academy High School, Austin College And Career Academy High School and Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60644, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60644 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School, with 90-94% 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 Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60644, IL Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglass Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Austin College And Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60644 Illinois

60644, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Gr: 3-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Gr: 9-12
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 11-12 | 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 9-12
543 N Waller Av
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
5500 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
517 North Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Gr: K-8 | 1,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 211:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
512 South Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60644, IL?
How many public high schools are located in 60644?
4 public high schools are located in 60644.
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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