For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,948 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Chicago Military Academy High School and Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus, 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Chicago Military Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3519 S Giles Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 534-9750
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 534-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Phillips Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
244 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #66.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Chicago Military Academy High School and Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago 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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