Chicago Military Academy HS vs Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | Chicago Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 691 | #620 of 691 |
| National rank | #15251 of 16,910 | #16174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 209 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Military Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 14.2).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 96.9%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.5).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 355 students compared with 209.
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 Military Academy HS better than Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Military Academy HS ranks higher (20.0 vs 14.2 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 Military Academy HS and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Military Academy HS: 209. Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Military Academy HS and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS rank in Illinois?
Chicago Military Academy HS is 545th of 691 and Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).