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Best South Side Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,887 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in South Side are Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Chicago Excel Academy High School and Yccs Chtr - Chatham. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL public high schools have an score of 3% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).

the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL public high school have a of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% 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 South Side, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Chicago Excel Academy High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379

Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Yccs Chtr - Chatham

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9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500

Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1

Rank: #44.

Morgan Park High School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
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1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550

Gr: 7-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac

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(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
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8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100

Gr: 6-12 | 856 students

Rank: #66.

Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical

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(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120

Gr: 9-12 | 428 students

Rank: #77.

Simeon Career Academy High School

(Math: 2% | Reading: ≤1%)
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8147 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3200

Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL include Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Chicago Excel Academy High School and Yccs Chtr - Chatham.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?

7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?

the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).