For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 782 students in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn Gresham are Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School, Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr, with 80-84% 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 Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7836 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8748 S Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL include Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School, Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, 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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