Best Schools in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
Hegewisch, Chicago, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,730 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 9%, so schools in Hegewisch don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Hegewisch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thornton Fractnl No High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1383 Students
2. Washington G High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students
3. Thornridge High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornton Twp Hsd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1057 Students
4. Fenger Academy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in Hegewisch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S T E M Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolton Sd 149 • Public • Grades 8 • 173 Students
2. Creative Communications Acad
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Dolton Sd 149 • Public • Grades 6 • 177 Students
3. School Of Fine Arts
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Dolton Sd 149 • Public • Grades 7 • 175 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Hegewisch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington G Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
2. Grissom Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 297 Students
3. Burnham Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Burnham Sd 154-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 170 Students
4. Clay Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
5. Pullman Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 295 Students
6. Carver Primary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 464 Students
7. Caroline Sibley Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Dolton Sd 149 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hegewisch, Chicago, IL has a total population of 10,232 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hegewisch, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hegewisch, Chicago, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hegewisch, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL?
Hegewisch, Chicago, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,730 students in total.
How do schools in Hegewisch perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Hegewisch score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 9%, so on average schools in Hegewisch don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hegewisch?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations