For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,887 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in South Side are Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Chicago Excel Academy High School and Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Simeon Career Academy High School, with 97% 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 the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Chicago Excel Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Morgan Park High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 856 students
Rank: #77.
Simeon Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8147 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3200
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL include Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Chicago Excel Academy High School and Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago 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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