For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,754 students in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Lower West Side is Juarez Community Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Juarez Community Academy High School, with 85% 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 Lower West Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juarez Community Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL include Juarez Community Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lower West Side, 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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