Central Comm High School vs South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Comm High School
Breese · Public high · Grades 9–12
629 students
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | Central Comm High School Breese, Illinois | South Shore Intl Col Prep HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 691 | #568 of 691 |
| National rank | #6323 of 16,910 | #15691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 629 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Breese | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Comm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 17.5).
- •Central Comm High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Central Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Central Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 73%).
- •South Shore Intl Col Prep HS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Central Comm High School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 625.
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 Central Comm High School better than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Comm High School ranks higher (57.9 vs 17.5 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 Central Comm High School and South Shore Intl Col Prep HS?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Breese and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Comm High School: 629. South Shore Intl Col Prep HS: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Comm High School and South Shore Intl Col Prep HS rank in Illinois?
Central Comm High School is 83rd of 691 and South Shore Intl Col Prep HS is 568th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).