Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS vs Coles Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Coles Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students
| Measure | Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Coles Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 691 | #1575 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16326 of 16,910 | #40640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 673 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coles Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 13.1).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 91.8%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 673 students compared with 286.
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 Vocational Career Acad HS better than Coles Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coles Elem Language Academy ranks higher (26.6 vs 13.1 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 Vocational Career Acad HS and Coles Elem Language Academy?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS: 673. Coles Elem Language Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS and Coles Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is 636th of 691 and Coles Elem Language Academy is 1575th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).