Austin College and Career Acad HS vs Depriest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 853 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
Depriest Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
| Measure | Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Depriest Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 691 | #1789 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15793 of 16,910 | #43827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 190 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Depriest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 16.8).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on math proficiency (5% vs 3%).
- •Depriest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Depriest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 83.7%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Depriest Elem School is the larger school with 419 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin College and Career Acad HS better than Depriest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Depriest Elem School ranks higher (21.6 vs 16.8 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 Depriest Elem School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin College and Career Acad HS: 190. Depriest Elem School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin College and Career Acad HS and Depriest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Austin College and Career Acad HS is 576th of 691 and Depriest Elem School is 1789th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).