Best Calumet City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,425 students in Calumet City, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calumet City, IL are Center For Alternative Learning, Center For Academics And Technolo and Thornton Fractnl No High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calumet City, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Calumet City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Calumet City, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornton Fractnl No High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Calumet City, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1601 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Center For Academics And Technolo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 Wentworth
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2353
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Thornton Fractnl No High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calumet City, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calumet City, IL include Center For Alternative Learning, Center For Academics And Technolo and Thornton Fractnl No High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calumet City?
3 public high schools are located in Calumet City.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City?
Calumet City public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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