Chicago Military Academy HS vs Elmwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 228 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
Elmwood High School
Elmwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
208 students
| Measure | Chicago Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Elmwood High School Elmwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #545 of 691 | #26 of 691 |
| National rank | #15251 of 16,910 | #3753 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 209 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Chicago | Elmwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 20.0).
- •Elmwood High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Elmwood High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 12%).
- •Elmwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 68.4%).
- •Elmwood High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS is the larger school with 209 students compared with 208.
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 Elmwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 20.0 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 Chicago Military Academy HS and Elmwood High School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Elmwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Military Academy HS: 209. Elmwood High School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Military Academy HS and Elmwood High School rank in Illinois?
Chicago Military Academy HS is 545th of 691 and Elmwood High School is 26th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).