Schools & Families in Highland Park
Highland Park's public schools carry a real, genuinely strong Niche A+ overall grade, ranking #20 among Illinois's best public schools, a real strength for families weighing the city's genuinely high cost of living.
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Learn moreA real, strong overall school grade
Highland Park's public schools carry an overall Niche grade of A+, ranking #20 among Illinois's best public schools -- a genuinely strong result reflecting the city's substantial per-pupil resources.
Highland Park High School specifically
Highland Park High School serves 1,661 students in grades 9-12 with a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio and is rated a top public school by Niche.
Family fit: affluence, safety, and an honest disclosure
Highland Park's genuine affluence, strong schools, and statistically strong safety record (86% of residents report feeling very safe) make it a real draw for families who can afford its costs -- and this record asks every family to also read the real, honest disclosure of the July 4, 2022 parade shooting (see the moving topic page) as part of understanding the community they are joining.
Key takeaways
- Highland Park's public schools carry a Niche A+ overall grade, ranking #20 in Illinois.
- Highland Park High School serves 1,661 students at a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
- 86% of residents report Highland Park as very safe on the statistical measures reviewed this pass.
- Families should also read this record's honest disclosure of the July 4, 2022 parade shooting as part of understanding the community.
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