For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,629 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in East Side is Washington G High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington G High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington G High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL include Washington G High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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