Brooks College Prep Academy HS vs Elmwood Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students
| Measure | Brooks College Prep Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Elmwood Park High School Elmwood Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 691 | #355 of 691 |
| National rank | #8349 of 16,910 | #12431 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Elmwood Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 34.0).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 59.4%).
- •Elmwood Park High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Elmwood Park High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 1,007.
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 Brooks College Prep Academy HS better than Elmwood Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooks College Prep Academy HS ranks higher (50.1 vs 34.0 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 Brooks College Prep Academy HS and Elmwood Park High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Elmwood Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks College Prep Academy HS: 1,007. Elmwood Park High School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks College Prep Academy HS and Elmwood Park High School rank in Illinois?
Brooks College Prep Academy HS is 144th of 691 and Elmwood Park High School is 355th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).