Best Douglas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,150 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership and Chicago Military Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglas, 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 6% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chicago Military Academy High School, with ≥90% 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 Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 S Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 225-4668
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chicago Military Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3519 S Giles Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 534-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 413 students
Rank: #66.
Phillips Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
244 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-youth Connection Leadership and Chicago Military Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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