For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,668 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington Heights are Cics - Longwood Campus and Julian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cics - Longwood Campus, with 85-89% 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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Grades: 3-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #22.
Julian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL include Cics - Longwood Campus and Julian High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Washington Heights, 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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