Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch vs Hirsch Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 238 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
183 students
| Measure | Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch Chicago, Illinois | Hirsch Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2291 of 2,303 | #562 of 691 |
| National rank | #49985 of 50,301 | #15579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 7.3).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.2).
- •Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is the larger school with 293 students compared with 183.
- •Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is a charter school while Hirsch Metropolitan High School is a public 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 Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch better than Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks higher (18.2 vs 7.3 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 Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch and Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
About 238 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch: 293. Hirsch Metropolitan High School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch and Hirsch Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is 2291st of 2,303 and Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 562nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).