For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 819 students in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Calumet Heights is Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 1% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL include Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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