Air Force Acad High School vs Chicago Military Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Air Force Acad High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
131 students
Chicago Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
| Measure | Air Force Acad High School Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 691 | #545 of 691 |
| National rank | #15985 of 16,910 | #15251 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 131 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Military Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 15.5).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 87.8%).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.5).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS is the larger school with 209 students compared with 131.
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 Air Force Acad High School better than Chicago Military Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Military Academy HS ranks higher (20.0 vs 15.5 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 Air Force Acad High School and Chicago Military Academy HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Air Force Acad High School: 131. Chicago Military Academy HS: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Air Force Acad High School and Chicago Military Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Air Force Acad High School is 598th of 691 and Chicago Military Academy HS is 545th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).