Air Force Acad High School vs Phillips Academy High School
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
Phillips Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | Air Force Acad High School Chicago, Illinois | Phillips Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 691 | #603 of 691 |
| National rank | #15985 of 16,910 | #16013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 131 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.5 vs 15.3).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Phillips Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Air Force Acad High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.6).
- •Phillips Academy High School is the larger school with 467 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 Phillips Academy High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Air Force Acad High School and Phillips Academy High School?
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. Phillips Academy High School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Air Force Acad High School and Phillips Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Air Force Acad High School is 598th of 691 and Phillips Academy High School is 603rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).