For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,952 students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Lawndale are Infinity Math Science & Tech High School, World Language High School and Multicultural Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Infinity Math Science & Tech 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Math Science & Tech High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
World Language High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4334
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4334
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Multicultural Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Farragut Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School Of Social Justice High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL include Infinity Math Science & Tech High School, World Language High School and Multicultural Arts High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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