For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,289 students in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Norwood Park is Taft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taft High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Norwood Park, Chicago, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 4,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL include Taft High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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