Alcott College Prep vs Phoenix Military Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 6.3 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
Phoenix Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Alcott College Prep Chicago, Illinois | Phoenix Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 691 | #532 of 691 |
| National rank | #13571 of 16,910 | #15002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 21.7).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Alcott College Prep does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.3).
- •Alcott College Prep is the larger school with 373 students compared with 372.
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 Phoenix Military Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott College Prep ranks higher (28.9 vs 21.7 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 Phoenix Military Academy HS?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott College Prep: 373. Phoenix Military Academy HS: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott College Prep and Phoenix Military Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Alcott College Prep is 446th of 691 and Phoenix Military Academy HS is 532nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).