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High Charter Schools in Chicago, IL

Chicago has 65 public charter schools offering high grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

High charter schools
65
Reported students
30,594
Median students per teacher
16.1
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 65 of 65 schools; student–teacher ratios for 58; format for 65. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare high charter schools in Chicago

SchoolGrades
ACE Amandla Charter SchoolHigh9–12
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major GarciaHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- VictoriaHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de laElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–12
Art in Motion Charter SchoolMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2997–12
Aspira Charter - Bus and FinHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
ASPIRA Charter - Early College PrHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Catalyst Charter - Maria ESElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–12
Chicago Collegiate Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2995–12
Chicago Math & Sci Elem CharterMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2996–12
CICS - Longwood CampusElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2993–12
CICS - Northtown CampusHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
CICS - Ralph Ellison CampusHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
EPIC Academy High SchoolHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest ChtrElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–12
Horizon Science Acad-BelmontElementaryMiddleHighK–10
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley PkElementaryMiddleHighK–12
IHSCA Charter High SchoolHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
IJLA Charter High SchoolHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Intrinsic 2 Charter High SchoolHigh9–12
Intrinsic Charter High SchoolMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2997–12
Legal Prep Academy Charter HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr - MansuetoHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr Rauner College PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Baker CampusHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Butler - CrimsonHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Comer College PrepMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2996–12
Noble St Chtr-DRW Trading ColHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Golder College PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep SlvrHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer AcadHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Muchin College PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Noble CampusHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Pritzker Col PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS AcadHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-The Noble AcademyHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Noble St Chtr-UIC College PrepHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - ChristHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-CollinsHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Perspectives Chtr - HS of TechHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Perspectives Chtr - IIT CampusMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2996–12
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin CampusMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2996–12
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership AcMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2996–12
Univ of Chicago Chtr-WoodlawnMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2996–12
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS Chtr - ChathamHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS WestHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Albizu Campos Puerto RicanHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-ASPIRA Pantoja Alt HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Association HouseHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-CCA Academy HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Innovations of Arts IntegrHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside LeadershipHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Progressive Leadership AcadHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Truman Middle College HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HSHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12
YCCS-Youth Connection LeadershipHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2999–12

About this high charter school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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High charter school questions for Chicago

How many high charter schools are in Chicago?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 65 public charter schools offering high grades in Chicago.

What grades are included in this high charter school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps 9–12. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare high charter schools near Chicago?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best high charter school in Chicago?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.