For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,814 students in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Archer Heights are Curie Metropolitan High School and Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Archer Heights, 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 10% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Curie Metropolitan High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4959 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-2100
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3480
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3480
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL include Curie Metropolitan High School and Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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