8. Northside College Preparatory High School
This school in Chicago, Illinois, has an average SAT score of 1370 and an average ACT score of 31. It has a student enrollment of 1,056 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Proficiency in mathematics is 98%, and proficiency in reading is 90%. Northside was established in 1999 and has become a top-rated school on a local, state, and national level. It has a progressive and innovative educational program that focuses on an in-depth study of topics such as constitutional law, physics, integrated math, and cutting-edge technological applications. Many of the classes are at honors or Advanced Placement level.
Students can also take part in several language programs, study abroad programs, and a range of clubs and extracurricular activities which make them into capable, ethical, creative, and well-rounded individuals. Gifted, dedicated students, expert faculty members, supportive parents, helpful benefactors, and partners in the community work together to create an institution that shows what is possible in public education.