For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,396 students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Woodlawn are Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn and Hyde Park Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn, with 90-94% 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Hyde Park Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6220 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL include Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn and Hyde Park Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Woodlawn, 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).
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