For the 2025 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 West and Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School. 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 average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Austin, 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 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglass Academy High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Yccs West
Charter School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
Austin College And Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School
Magnet School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
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 West and Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School.
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).
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