Black Magnet Elem School vs Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Magnet Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
| Measure | Black Magnet Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1729 of 2,303 | #636 of 691 |
| National rank | #42918 of 50,301 | #16326 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 336 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Magnet Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 13.1).
- •Black Magnet Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Black Magnet Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Black Magnet Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 91.8%).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 673 students compared with 336.
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 Black Magnet Elem School better than Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS?
On the Success Index (US), Black Magnet Elem School ranks higher (23.0 vs 13.1 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 Black Magnet Elem School and Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Magnet Elem School: 336. Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Magnet Elem School and Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS rank in Illinois?
Black Magnet Elem School is 1729th of 2,303 and Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is 636th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).