Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS vs Marengo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 101 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
Marengo High School
Marengo · Public high · Grades 9–12
685 students
| Measure | Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Marengo High School Marengo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 691 | #101 of 691 |
| National rank | #16326 of 16,910 | #7005 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Marengo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marengo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 13.1).
- •Marengo High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Marengo High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Marengo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 91.8%).
- •Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •Marengo High School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 673.
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 Marengo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marengo High School ranks higher (55.1 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 Marengo High School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Marengo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS: 673. Marengo High School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS and Marengo High School rank in Illinois?
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is 636th of 691 and Marengo High School is 101st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).