For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,269 students in the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chicago Lawn are Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Ombudsman Chicago South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Southwest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7050 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Ace Amandla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman Chicago South
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6057 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 498-5085
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 498-5085
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Gr: K-12 | 1,107 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Ombudsman Chicago South.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Chicago Lawn, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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