For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,418 students in the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in West Ridge are Mather High School and Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mather High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 West Ridge, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mather High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5835 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2350
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 455-5440
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 455-5440
Gr: K-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago, IL include Mather High School and Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Ridge, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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