Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter vs Sullivan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 6–12
623 students
Sullivan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter Chicago, Illinois | Sullivan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 691 | #553 of 691 |
| National rank | #14318 of 16,910 | #15420 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 623 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 19.1).
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Sullivan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 87.8%).
- •Sullivan High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Sullivan High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 623.
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is a charter school while Sullivan 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 Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter better than Sullivan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter ranks higher (25.3 vs 19.1 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 Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter and Sullivan High School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter: 623. Sullivan High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter and Sullivan High School rank in Illinois?
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is 500th of 691 and Sullivan High School is 553rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).