For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,868 students in South Holland, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in South Holland, IL are Outlook Academy and Thornwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Holland, 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 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in South Holland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
South Holland, 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 Thornwood High School, with 88% 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 Public High Schools in South Holland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Thornwood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
South Holland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
Ease Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Echo School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Macarthur/echo Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Holland, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in South Holland, IL include Outlook Academy and Thornwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Holland?
2 public high schools are located in South Holland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Holland?
South Holland 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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