For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,417 students in the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in West Town are Pathways In Education - Humboldt, Chicago High School For The Arts and Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Town, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Town, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathways In Education - Humboldt
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Chicago High School For The Arts
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2714 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-9710
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-9710
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1337 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Ogden Int High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-0866
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-0866
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2739 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #66.
Noble St Chtr-noble Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1454 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clemente Community Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1147 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4000
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wells Community Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
936 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-7010
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago, IL include Pathways In Education - Humboldt, Chicago High School For The Arts and Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Town, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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