Austin College and Career Acad HS vs Douglass Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 638 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
Douglass Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
29 students
| Measure | Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Douglass Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 691 | – |
| National rank | #15793 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 190 | 29 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 29 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 2.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 24.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglass Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 16.8).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 93.1%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on students per teacher (2.4 vs 10.0).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS is the larger school with 190 students compared with 29.
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 Douglass Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglass Academy High School ranks higher (21.9 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 Douglass Academy High School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin College and Career Acad HS: 190. Douglass Academy High School: 29. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin College and Career Acad HS and Douglass Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Austin College and Career Acad HS is 576th of 691 and Douglass Academy High School is unranked among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).