For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 916 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in South Shore are Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Art In Motion Charter School and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Shore Intl Col Prep High School, 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 South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Art In Motion Charter School and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Shore, 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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