Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps vs Chicago HS for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 432 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
Chicago HS for the Arts
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps Chicago, Illinois | Chicago HS for the Arts Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1668 of 2,303 | #491 of 691 |
| National rank | #41970 of 50,301 | #14161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago HS for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 24.5).
- •Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Chicago HS for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Chicago HS for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.1).
- •Chicago HS for the Arts is the larger school with 578 students compared with 224.
- •Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps is a charter school while Chicago HS for the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps better than Chicago HS for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago HS for the Arts ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps and Chicago HS for the Arts?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps: 224. Chicago HS for the Arts: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps and Chicago HS for the Arts rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps is 1668th of 2,303 and Chicago HS for the Arts is 491st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).