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Best Chicago Heights Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,041 students in Chicago Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chicago Heights, IL are Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, District 206 Alternative High School and Bloom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Heights, 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 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Chicago Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Chicago Heights, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bloom High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Chicago Heights, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
District 206 Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4095
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Bloom High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-1122
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Bloom Trail High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22331 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Isc Alop
Alternative School
253 W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-11
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Isc Student Advocate
Alternative School
253 W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Truancy Program
Alternative School
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chicago Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chicago Heights, IL include Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, District 206 Alternative High School and Bloom High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chicago Heights?
7 public high schools are located in Chicago Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Heights?
Chicago Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chicago Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chicago Heights include: Bloom Trail High School vs. Bloom High School, Bloom High School vs. Bloom Trail High School

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