Austin College and Career Acad HS vs Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 378 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin College and Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
512 students
| Measure | Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 691 | #2222 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15793 of 16,910 | #49119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 190 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 11.2).
- •Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 83.7%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 19.0).
- •Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES is the larger school with 512 students compared with 190.
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS is a public school while Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES is a charter 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 Austin College and Career Acad HS better than Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES?
On the Success Index (US), Austin College and Career Acad HS ranks higher (16.8 vs 11.2 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 Austin College and Career Acad HS and Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin College and Career Acad HS: 190. Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin College and Career Acad HS and Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES rank in Illinois?
Austin College and Career Acad HS is 576th of 691 and Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES is 2222nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).