Alcott College Prep vs Lane Technical High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott College Prep
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students
Lane Technical High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,604 students
| Measure | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois | Lane Technical High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #446 of 691 | #9 of 691 |
| National rank | #13571 of 16,910 | #1241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 373 | 4,604 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 4,604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 90% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lane Technical High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 28.9).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 22%).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 74.3%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 16.6).
- •Lane Technical High School is the larger school with 4,604 students compared with 373.
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 Alcott College Prep better than Lane Technical High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lane Technical High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 28.9 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 Alcott College Prep and Lane Technical High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott College Prep: 373. Lane Technical High School: 4,604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott College Prep and Lane Technical High School rank in Illinois?
Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 and Lane Technical High School is 9th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).