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Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Public School
Aurora, IL
10-12
246
1 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: Wonderful experience! I loved going to IMSA for the past three years. Although the academics are very challenging, and many late nights will be spent studying, the teachers care about the students and want to see them grow and succeed. The opportunities here are endless, including a wonderful SIR (Student Inquiry Research) program which allows the students to spend their Wednesdays researching. The school has also had many new renovations, including new science labs, study areas, and much more. The school is also so diverse, and students are encouraged to share their opinions and life stories. What a wonderful place to study!
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New Trier Township High School
New Trier Township High School District No. 203, IL
9-12
471
2 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: I am involved in the IGSS program, which is a newer program. Basically it is a school within a school. It encompasses English, Environmental Science, and History. The method of teaching is very organic. You are taught to think for yourself - there is no wrong answer! The teachers encourage creativity, thinking outside the box, and collaborative learning.
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4,057 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Walter Payton College Prep
Chicago Public Schools, IL
9-12
320
3 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Junior: Walter Payton College Prep is an amazing Liberal Arts school from which students leave ready to tackle the challenges of today. Here, you can play the trombone in front of hundreds of students. Here, you can swing swords and climb mountains. Here, you can do challenging math way above your pay grade. Here, you will learn about the history of our country from a multitude of perspectives, and read substantive essays from magnificent authors. The teachers at Walter Payton College Prep never cease to pique your curiosity. Faculty, in its entirety, has a great spectrum of wisdom and is a pillar of support for everyone who seeks their aid. And the students, from the 1st day freshman wondering the halls to the senior taking his last glance of the school, have a burning passion to learn and play 'till the bell strikes 3:30P.M.everyday. We can't wait to meet with you, share with you, and learn from you here at Walter Payton College Prep!
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887 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Elgin Academy
Private School
Elgin, IL
PK, K-12
28
Parent: The best private school around! The atmosphere is amazing, teachers are amazing as well as staff. My daughter has been attending since pre-school best decision we made.
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300 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Public School
Lincolnshire, IL
9-12
1,050
4 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: The school itself is able to provide its students with a wide range of opportunities. They also have the financial capabilities to have a wide range of clubs, classes, and passionate faculty to encourage students to pursue any career path. However, the atmosphere is uber competitive and can be very stressful at times. My biggest piece of advice to fully enjoy the school is focus on doing what you like, because you're bound to find your niche (no pun intended!) at this school!
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3,932 Students
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Glenbrook South High School
Glenbrook High Schools District 225, IL
9-12
444
5 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Alum: I really enjoyed my experience at Glenbrook South High School. I had a lot of teachers who were very supportive. If I needed help with anything, they were always willing to help me and provide resources if they didn't know the answers themselves. There were so many different types of activities that you could join and if there isn't something that you see, you can create it yourself! During my Senior year, I did a Senior Project which helped me start to figure out what career path I would like to pursue. It was a very nice way to get hands on experience to see what it is really like. Everyone there is so supportive. I felt safe for the most part at school. They are working on how to make everyone feel safe and welcomed. One way they are doing that is implementing gender neutral bathrooms which I think is a great step. I had such an amazing experience at Glenbrook South and the community and people make it so great.
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2,910 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook High Schools District 225, IL
9-12
390
6 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: My fellow students and I had a positive experience at Glenbrook North, which can be attributed to the outstanding teachers and resources available to us. Each year, I was fortunate to learn under intelligent, caring teachers who often devoted their time to help struggling students. The support I received from a few key teachers improved my high school experience.

Despite these positives, I hit a few bumps during high school. As a hard-of-hearing student, I have a 504 plan and specific accommodations (the use of an Assistive Listening Device, closed captioning, etc). Despite the overall wonderful staff, I met harsh resistance against my accommodations from certain staff members. These obstacles made my high school experience rougher than it would have been otherwise. When I leave GBN this upcoming Spring, I sincerely hope the effort I have put into creating a school-wide awareness of the Deaf community will allow future disabled students to have an easier experience.
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1,997 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Northside College Preparatory High School
Chicago Public Schools, IL
9-12
514
7 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: Northside College Prep is an amazing school! Teachers here are good and counselors really help you prepare for college since it is a college preparatory high school. There are a lot of extracurricular activities like dance clubs and sports to join. However, we do not have a football team, but if you don't mind, it's okay! Since our school is part of the selective enrollment process in Chicago and is usually top in ranking, things can be competitive sometimes in terms of academics. However, this competitiveness can be encouraging and motivating you to do better and keep up your grades!
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1,056 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Libertyville High School
Community High School District No. 128, IL
9-12
401
8 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Sophomore: I absolutely loved my time at Libertyville High School. The teachers are well learned and very approachable. They're flexible with their timing and willing to accommodate with my schedule... and were extremely nice! The clubs are good all around and suitable for many different personalities from debate club for the hardworking, ambitious kind to ultimate frisbee club for the chill, athletic kids. Everyone looks out for one another and the students are encouraged to be friendly as to follow the WIldcat Way. Overall, my years at LHS were amazing. There will always be a part of me connected to the school. Once a wildcat always a wildcat.
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Highland Park High School
Township High School District No. 113, IL
9-12
232
9 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Freshman: I am attending Highland Park High School currently as a freshman and I already love the school! They have so much variety put into their clubs and activities. We have a big art festival called FOCUS that happens every two years and it was truly a breathtaking experience, getting to pick the classes you want and pursuing those things. They also have things for the Hispanic side of the school. They have clubs specifically for exploring more about Hispanic culture and we have a Latin dance club as well that I am in. The security guards are super friendly and not always on your back about things, they're like your local adult friends that you see in the halls occasionally. I also love that the effort that comes from teachers and staff is almost equally matched with the effort from the students. During our annual charity Drive, our whole school saved 142,430 dollars for a sexual abuse center,The Zacharias Center. I feel blessed to be in this school.
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2,026 Students
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Deerfield High School
Township High School District No. 113, IL
9-12
278
10 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Alum: Alum here. As an adult have realized what a superior education Deerfield provides. I also appreciate the variety of extra curricular options. I was not a sports person and never felt pressured to be, the arts are very highly regarded here. The school is very safe, Deerfield is generally a safe city. The school does a lot to involve parents as well, and to encourage students to connect with one another. The teachers all are either working on or already have their masters, so the quality of education is top notch.
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1,646 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Vernon Hills High School
Community High School District No. 128, IL
9-12
291
11 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Parent: We are a new family at Vernon Hills High School. I am greatly impressed by the excellent education my kids are receiving at Vernon Hills High School. I am extremely happy with what my son is learning in Math and Science. What my daughter learned in her Health class is amazingly helpful. Also, she has a wonderful Spanish teacher. Her math teacher not only teaches students about math but also how to conduct themselves properly in speech. She likes all her teachers at VHHS. People are friendly and helpful. Keep up your good work, Cougars!
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1,287 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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John Hersey High School
Township High School District No. 214, IL
9-12
279
12 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Alum: John Hersey High prepared me academically for my future college. The academic advise, aid, and load of homework has enabled me to becoming a better student at my local community college. Likewise, the extracurricular activities truly gave me a chance to have a taste of what a future career can entail. I truly loved being a husky, and am very grateful for my experience!
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1,901 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86, IL
9-12
307
13 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Alum: Many schools offer many student organizations and have incredible, hard-working staff. What makes Hinsdale stand out compared to other schools are how many choices in elective courses students have. Some electives, such as the engineering, architecture, and graphics courses I took, helped me realize my passion for teaching these disciplines. Other courses, like Russian Studies and Irish Literature, allowed me to focus in on an entire country that I otherwise would never have learned about as in-depth, giving me a greater appreciation for those countries' history, culture, and literature with the right context. Taking architecture helped me grow my love for design while also confirming it is not something I would want to pursue professionally. It's amazing that Hinsdale can offer so many unique experiences for students, allowing them to explore potential career options or open up the possibility to discover new hobbies and interests.
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2,802 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Naperville Central High School
Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL
9-12
482
14 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: There are so many ways to be involved at Naperville Central. There is a large variety of sports, clubs, and activities! Naperville Central's students have outrageous school spirit supporting so many sports games. The teachers at Naperville Central are always there to help you succeed.
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2,874 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lake Forest High School
Public School
Lake Forest, IL
9-12
139
15 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Alum: The school itself is beautiful, the facilities are great and kept very clean. It has a wide range of classes that differ in difficulty. All students are encouraged to push themselves toward academic success. With the new hybrid block schedule students are given more of an opportunity to seek help from their academic teachers in the morning, instead of just having the opportunity during school, when a lot of the time the student and teacher's schedules don't match up. The school also puts an emphasis on sports and other extracurricular activities leaving students with an overwhelming list of things to participate in after school. The school also guides it's students towards reaching higher education with counselors ready and willing to assist their students in whatever they might need for the future. Overall the school has a welcoming atmosphere along with a variety of classes, clubs, sports, and other opportunities for students to exercise and expand their academic and life skills.
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1,696 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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William Fremd High School
Township High School District No. 211, IL
9-12
527
16 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: People pay more to live Fremd's district for a reason! I've loved all of my teachers and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. There are a lot of different clubs and activities to choose from, and cool events like Writer's Week, Variety Show, and Operation Snowball. People assume that everyone at Fremd is snobby and rich but that is not the case- there are students from all different cultural and financial backgrounds.
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2,707 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Prospect High School
Township High School District No. 214, IL
9-12
407
17 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: I loved Prospect High School! Throughout my past four years as a student there, I was given countless opportunities to thrive and succeed. The academics are rigorous and challenging, but manageable and enriching with the help of the beyond-qualified teachers. Prospect gave me a safe, supportive place to grow personally and intellectually. I feel fully prepared to move on to college, thanks to the incredible resources and knowledge I have been given.
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2,176 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Niles West High School
Niles Township Community High School District No. 219, IL
9-12
415
18 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: I have gone to Niles West for 3 years, and I had a wide variety of experiences here. First of all, I would like to acknowledge the security staff at this school. After having a real lockdown, the school finally decided to impose more safety drills because we essentially had no safety drills each year. The security staff has always been poor every year I attended because the school hires older retired police officers and others who seem unqualified for the job. The other day, they let my friend into the school after she arrived late without having to show any identification and the security officer even said, "Oh, you don't look like a student, but go ahead." Besides the security, the school has excellent athletic facilities and training staff! However, the football team is horrible.
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2,507 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Chicago Public Schools, IL
7-12
964
19 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Alum: Whitney M. Young did a great job preparing me for college. The amount of classes offered really catered to each student's interests and passions (from photography to AP Econ etc). Not to mention that Whitney was the only Chicago high school to offer Italian to students! (Grazie mille per l'opportunita`)! This is a place anyone can thrive, given their ambition, and many great alumns have graduated from this school, paving pathways in fields like politics (ex. Michelle Obama) or athletics (ex. Jahlil Okafor).
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2,153 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Maine East High School
Maine Township High School District No. 207, IL
9-12
319
20 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: Maine East is one of the most diverse high schools in Illinois! Every time I walk through the hallways, I hear multiple languages being spoken. I learned so much about culture and acceptance from my friends and fellow students, rather than history books or lectures from teachers. Maine East seems to get a bad rep from the other nearby schools since we're different (diverse). While students from other schools may be less tolerant of diversity, I am proud to be a Maine East student and soon alumni! Maine East teaches students more about the real world, which include encounters with different cultures and ethnicity, better than any other nearby school.
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1,917 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lyons Township High School
Public School
La Grange, IL
9-12
600
21 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: I know high school can be a nightmare for some people, but all in all I had a pretty good experience at Lyons Township. I think my satisfaction comes from the fact that each class has over a thousand students in it. With so many kids, it creates so many opportunities. There actually is something for everyone here. From amazing academics to athletics. As a theatre kid; however, I do wish they'd give us a little more attention, it does seem like we get pushed to the side for the sake of the athletics department more often than not. My high school places a large focus on athletics, and while that's fine I do wish they tried to make the non-athletic students feel a little more included. My high school is amazing though when it comes to dealing with students one on one. Personally, I've struggled with depression for years, and our counselors got me the help I needed immediately. All in all, I'll always remember Lyons Township fondly. Go LT!
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3,985 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Jones College Prep High School
Chicago Public Schools, IL
9-12
590
22 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Senior: I am a senior at Jones College Prep, and it has been a joy to be here all 4 years of high school. Jones offers a rigorous academic environment, but also allows for students to get involved in lots of activities and interact with wonderful teachers. Situated in the south loop in downtown Chicago, there are plenty of ways to get to school with public transportation, and tons of great restaurants and activities for students to enjoy! I would reccommend it to anyone looking for a great high school experience!
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1,667 Students
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Lane Tech College Prep High School
Chicago Public Schools, IL
7-12
2,707
23 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Junior: Overall, Lane has become more than just a high school to me. Lane has provided me with a tremendous amount of opportunity from programs, clubs, and AP classes. I not only feel comfortable, but I also feel challenged. To say that Lane lives up to its “college preparatory” name is an understatement. Something that truly added my experience is the atmosphere. The school is very big, but also very college-like. It’s really up to the student to decide if they want their high school experience to mean something. Some aspects of Lane that aren’t academic but just as equally as important are off-campus lunch and the school spirit! One improvement would be to add more counselors in the counseling department because trying to have a personalized relationship with your guidance counselor is nearly impossible with 4,000 other students. I love this school and I am so glad to be given the opportunity to attend Lane.
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4,049 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Neuqua Valley High School
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL
9-12
945
24 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Freshman: I love Neuqua! As you may know, Neuqua has two buildings, the Main Building (Main) and the Birkett Freshman Center (BFC). The BFC is unique to Neuqua because of it's large and distinct population. The purpose of the BFC is to make a large school small. It is very good at accomplishing that goal. There is some classes at the Main building for freshman, and there is also some classes at the BFC for upperclassmen. There is a shuttle that links both buildings. I am in couple of after-school activities myself, I have Marching Band and Pep Band. They both help with time management because they take up a lot of time and you need to schedule your time to do it well. I am also in Muslim Student Association (MSA). If you are a Muslim, it doesn't matter if you are Shia or Sunni or you go to a different mosque or masjid or if you wear a hijab or not, still attend. I go to a different mosque than everyone else. I would say to join as many clubs as possible. But not too many!
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3,764 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lincoln-Way East High School
Lincoln Way Community High School District No. 210, IL
9-12
384
25 Best Public High School Teachers in Chicago Area
Junior: I absolutely love my high school. School is school, so it's rough at times, what with all of the homework I'm assigned on top of the extracurricular activities I do. But the resources and opportunities that Lincoln-Way offers its students are phenomenal, and its staff is very capable, knowledgeable, and helpful. I've had so many great teachers throughout my high school career so far and I feel like they've all added positively to my experience here.
The amount of importance Lincoln-Way has placed on writing strong and effective essays is one of the greatest things about my school. My teachers have often told me that alumni say the preparation we receive when it comes to writing has helped them immensely in college, and I, personally, feel that I've learned more about writing in AP Language and Composition this year alone than I have all previous years in school. I'm extremely proud to be a Griffin!
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2,133 Students
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Illinois Lutheran High School
Private School
Crete, IL
9-12
16
Parent: Illinois Lutheran is focused on the following goals: Being Christ-Centered, Academic Excellence, Providing a Safe & Nurturing Environment, Providing a Loving Family Culture, and Providing Caring & Qualified Teachers. Illinois Lutheran continues to provide students with the necessarily skills to go onto the universities, colleges, and careers of their choice. Juniors and Seniors are invited to take only electives which maintain the requirements of the state, classes through the Area Lutheran High School Online Association, and classes through colleges like Bethany Lutheran College. The teachers are gifted in their subject area and provide assistance before and after school if the student needs assistance. The diversity continues to grow. The school culture is centered on Christ and focuses on character building through God's Word. Our teams and clubs are competitive. Several players have been recognized for their efforts and our Baseball Team won State in 2014.
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115 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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GEMS World Academy Chicago
Private School
Chicago, IL
PK, K-11
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Parent: (Part 1/2)

WOW!

What else can be said about this amazing community?

Let's start with the administration. This team of professionals is second to none. Led by Andrew Sherman at the time of the writing, we received much more than expected. At every stage of our child's time here from admission forward, we were met with courteous, friendly, and professional individuals. Paired with the teaching staff, this group of family-oriented professionals know how to make a family feel welcomed.

Speaking of the teachers, they all deserve awards! Though we only have one child in the lower school, we often interact with the children in other grades. Be it at a school function, philanthropic event, or social gathering outside of the school, we're constantly impressed by the heightened degree of intellect that these children display. This is a great example of how a child can progress when given the right environment to thrive, the teachers at GEMS World Academy Chicago create this environment...
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Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

New Trier Township High School

Walter Payton College Prep

Elgin Academy

Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Glenbrook South High School

Glenbrook North High School

Northside College Preparatory High School

Libertyville High School

Highland Park High School

Deerfield High School

Vernon Hills High School

John Hersey High School

Hinsdale Central High School

Naperville Central High School

Lake Forest High School

William Fremd High School

Prospect High School

Niles West High School

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

Maine East High School

Lyons Township High School

Jones College Prep High School

Lane Tech College Prep High School

Neuqua Valley High School

Lincoln-Way East High School

Illinois Lutheran High School

GEMS World Academy Chicago