For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,843 students in South Holland, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Holland, IL are Outlook Academy and Thornwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Holland, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in South Holland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
South Holland, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornwood High School, with 88% 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 South Holland, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Thornwood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
South Holland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Ease Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Echo School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Macarthur/echo Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Holland, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Holland, IL include Outlook Academy and Thornwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Holland?
2 public high schools are located in South Holland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Holland?
South Holland 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).
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