For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,063 students in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in South Chicago are Camelot Safe Academy School, Noble St Chtr-baker Campus and Bowen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Epic Academy High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Chicago, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camelot Safe Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bowen High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Epic Academy High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8255 S Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL include Camelot Safe Academy School, Noble St Chtr-baker Campus and Bowen High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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