Austin College and Career Acad HS vs Galva Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 205 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
Galva Jr-Sr High School
Galva · Public high · Grades 7–12
191 students
| Measure | Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Galva Jr-Sr High School Galva, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 691 | #223 of 691 |
| National rank | #15793 of 16,910 | #10173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 190 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Galva |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galva Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 16.8).
- •Galva Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Galva Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Galva Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 83.7%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.6).
- •Galva Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 191 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 Galva Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Galva Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (43.1 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 Galva Jr-Sr High School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Galva in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin College and Career Acad HS: 190. Galva Jr-Sr High School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin College and Career Acad HS and Galva Jr-Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Austin College and Career Acad HS is 576th of 691 and Galva Jr-Sr High School is 223rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).