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

Best Austin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,112 students in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL.

The top-ranked public high schools in Austin are Douglass Academy High School, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Yccs West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL public high schools have an score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL public high school have a of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Clark Academy Prep Magnet 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 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 Austin, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Douglass Academy High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 20%

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543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176

Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Rank: #22.

Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
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5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988

Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #33.

Yccs West

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994

Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Austin College And Career Academy High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660

Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315

Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School

Magnet School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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Bottom 50%

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5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250

Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL?

The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL include Douglass Academy High School, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Yccs West.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago?

6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Austin, 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).