For the 2025 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 29% 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 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus, with ≥95% 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham R Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 334 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?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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