Illinois High Schools

Payton College Preparatory High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#1 in Illinois Rankings #52 in National Rankings

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School's curriculum is centered on honors and Advanced Placement courses in math, science, language and the humanities, among other subjects. Students at Payton can supplement their classroom learning by participating in global exchange and study programs in countries such as France, Belize and South Africa. In addition to core courses and exchange opportunities, the school offers seminars in horseback riding and Pilates. more

Northside College Preparatory High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#2 in Illinois Rankings #82 in National Rankings

Northside College Preparatory High School's curriculum focuses on in-depth study of topics such as physics, constitutional law and computer science. Students can also choose from several language programs and a range of clubs and extracurricular activities. Most classes at Northside College Preparatory High School are honors or Advanced Placement level, and students can participate in study abroad programs to enhance their learning. more

Lane Technical High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#3 in Illinois Rankings #112 in National Rankings

Lane Technical High School is ranked 3rd within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lane Technical High School is 94 percent. The student body makeup is 44 percent male and 56 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 65 percent. Lane Technical High School is 1 of 116 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools. more

Phoenix Military Academy High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#4 in Illinois Rankings #122 in National Rankings

Phoenix Military Academy High School is ranked 4th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Phoenix Military Academy High School is 95 percent. The student body makeup is 56 percent male and 44 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 100 percent. Phoenix Military Academy High School is 1 of 116 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools. more

Jones College Prep High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#5 in Illinois Rankings #124 in National Rankings

Jones College Prep High School is ranked 5th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Jones College Prep High School is 88 percent. The student body makeup is 42 percent male and 58 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 63 percent. Jones College Prep High School is 1 of 116 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools. more

Young Magnet High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#6 in Illinois Rankings #140 in National Rankings

Young Magnet High School is ranked 6th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Young Magnet High School is 87 percent. The student body makeup is 44 percent male and 56 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 71 percent. Young Magnet High School is 1 of 116 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools. more

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Lincolnshire, IL | Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125

#7 in Illinois Rankings #199 in National Rankings

Adlai E Stevenson High School is ranked 7th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Adlai E Stevenson High School is 80 percent. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 37 percent. Adlai E Stevenson High School is the only high school in the Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125. more

Proviso Math and Science Academy

Forest Park, IL | Proviso Twp Hsd 209

#8 in Illinois Rankings #261 in National Rankings

Proviso Math and Science Academy is ranked 8th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Proviso Math and Science Academy is 84 percent. The student body makeup is 39 percent male and 61 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 94 percent. Proviso Math and Science Academy is 1 of 3 high schools in the Proviso Twp Hsd 209. more

Lincoln Park High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#9 in Illinois Rankings #324 in National Rankings

Lincoln Park High School is ranked 9th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lincoln Park High School is 84 percent. The student body makeup is 44 percent male and 56 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 72 percent. Lincoln Park High School is 1 of 116 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools. more

Brooks College Prep Academy High School

Chicago, IL | Chicago Public Schools

#10 in Illinois Rankings #345 in National Rankings

Brooks College Prep Academy High School is ranked 10th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Brooks College Prep Academy High School is 96 percent. The student body makeup is 37 percent male and 63 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 100 percent. Brooks College Prep Academy High School is 1 of 116 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools. more

Lindblom Math and Science Academy

Chicago, IL | City Of Chicago SD 299

#11 in Illinois Rankings #395 in National Rankings

Lindblom Math and Science Academy is ranked 11th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lindblom Math and Science Academy is 87 percent. The student body makeup is 41 percent male and 59 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 98 percent. Lindblom Math and Science Academy is 1 of 116 high schools in the City Of Chicago SD 299. more

Libertyville High School

Libertyville, IL | Community High School District 128

#12 in Illinois Rankings #447 in National Rankings

Libertyville High School is ranked 12th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Libertyville High School is 62 percent. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 18 percent. Libertyville High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Community High School District 128. more

Hinsdale Central High School

Hinsdale, IL | Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86

#13 in Illinois Rankings #489 in National Rankings

Hinsdale Central High School is ranked 13th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hinsdale Central High School is 61 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 27 percent. Hinsdale Central High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86. more

John Hersey High School

Arlington Heights, IL | Township Hsd 214

#14 in Illinois Rankings #610 in National Rankings

John Hersey High School is ranked 14th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at John Hersey High School is 62 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 28 percent. John Hersey High School is 1 of 6 high schools in the Township Hsd 214. more

Vernon Hills High School

Vernon Hills, IL | Community High School District 128

#15 in Illinois Rankings #640 in National Rankings

Vernon Hills High School is ranked 15th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Vernon Hills High School is 56 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 40 percent. Vernon Hills High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Community High School District 128. more

Neuqua Valley High School

Naperville, IL | Indian Prairie CUSD 204

#16 in Illinois Rankings #646 in National Rankings

Neuqua Valley High School is ranked 16th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Neuqua Valley High School is 57 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 40 percent. Neuqua Valley High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204. more

York Community High School

Elmhurst, IL | Elmhurst SD 205

#17 in Illinois Rankings #703 in National Rankings

York Community High School is ranked 17th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at York Community High School is 56 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 25 percent. York Community High School is the only high school in the Elmhurst SD 205. more

St Charles North High School

St Charles, IL | St Charles CUSD 303

#18 in Illinois Rankings #782 in National Rankings

St Charles North High School is ranked 18th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at St Charles North High School is 57 percent. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 14 percent. St Charles North High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the St Charles CUSD 303. more

Metea Valley High School

Aurora, IL | Indian Prairie CUSD 204

#19 in Illinois Rankings #854 in National Rankings

Metea Valley High School is ranked 19th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Metea Valley High School is 56 percent. The student body makeup is 53 percent male and 47 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 52 percent. Metea Valley High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204. more

Hinsdale South High School

Darien, IL | Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86

#20 in Illinois Rankings #864 in National Rankings

Hinsdale South High School is ranked 20th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hinsdale South High School is 57 percent. The student body makeup is 53 percent male and 47 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 45 percent. Hinsdale South High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86. more