For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 282 students in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in New City is Tilden Career Communty Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL public high school 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).
the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tilden Career Communty Academy High School, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 New City, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL include Tilden Career Communty Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago?
the neighborhood of New City, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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