Best Near South Side Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 367 students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Near South Side are Graham R Training Center and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 32% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham R Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL include Graham R Training Center and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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