For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,099 students in 60612, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60612, IL are Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Iyc Chicago and Phoenix Military Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60612 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Phoenix Military Academy High School, with ≥95% 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 60612, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Military Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ombudsman Chicago West
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Manley Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2935 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6900
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Crane Medical Prep High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60612, Illinois 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Gr: 10 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Gr: 12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Gr: 9-12
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Gr: 10-12
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 student Minority enrollment: 94%
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Gr: 9-12
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Gr: K-8 | 780 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60612, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60612, IL include Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Iyc Chicago and Phoenix Military Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60612?
8 public high schools are located in 60612.
What is the racial composition of students in 60612?
60612 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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