Austin College and Career Acad HS vs Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km 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
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
| Measure | Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 691 | #647 of 691 |
| National rank | #15793 of 16,910 | #16411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 190 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| 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 12.3).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 89.6%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is the larger school with 453 students compared with 190.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin College and Career Acad HS better than Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Austin College and Career Acad HS ranks higher (16.8 vs 12.3 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 Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin College and Career Acad HS: 190. Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin College and Career Acad HS and Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl rank in Illinois?
Austin College and Career Acad HS is 576th of 691 and Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is 647th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).