For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,661 students in Highland Park, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Highland Park, IL are Highland Park High School and North Shore Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Highland Park, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Park High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
433 Vine Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-2001
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Highland Park, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland Park, IL include Highland Park High School and North Shore Academy. Highland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Highland Park?
2 public high schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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