Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best South Shore Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 916 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in South Shore are Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, South Shore Intl Col Prep High School and Art In Motion Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public high schools have an score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average).

the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public high school have a of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South Shore Intl Col Prep 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 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 South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #22.

South Shore Intl Col Prep High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351

Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #33.

Art In Motion Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426

Gr: 7-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, South Shore Intl Col Prep High School and Art In Motion Charter School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?

3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?

the neighborhood of South Shore, 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).