Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS vs Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km 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
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
| Measure | Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Great Lakes Academy Charter ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 691 | #1986 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16326 of 16,910 | #46428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 673 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 13.1).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 91.8%).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 673 students compared with 538.
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is a public school while Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is a charter 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 Vocational Career Acad HS better than Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Academy Charter ES ranks higher (17.3 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 Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS: 673. Great Lakes Academy Charter ES: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES rank in Illinois?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is 636th of 691 and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is 1986th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).