Chicago Technology Academy HS vs Pilsen Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 535 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Technology Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
315 students
Pilsen Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students
| Measure | Chicago Technology Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Pilsen Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 691 | #2009 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16837 of 16,910 | #46618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 315 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 8% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pilsen Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 4.7).
- •Pilsen Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Pilsen Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Pilsen Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 92.7%).
- •Chicago Technology Academy HS is the larger school with 315 students compared with 217.
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 Technology Academy HS better than Pilsen Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pilsen Elem Community Academy ranks higher (17.0 vs 4.7 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 Technology Academy HS and Pilsen Elem Community Academy?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Technology Academy HS: 315. Pilsen Elem Community Academy: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Technology Academy HS and Pilsen Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Chicago Technology Academy HS is 686th of 691 and Pilsen Elem Community Academy is 2009th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).