Chicago World Language Academy vs Young Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 453 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago World Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
449 students
Young Magnet High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,223 students
| Measure | Chicago World Language Academy Chicago, Illinois | Young Magnet High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #796 of 2,303 | #6 of 691 |
| National rank | #24440 of 50,301 | #1058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 449 | 2,223 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 2,223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 93% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 51.0).
- •Young Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 37%).
- •Young Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 51%).
- •Young Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 38.8%).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Young Magnet High School is the larger school with 2,223 students compared with 449.
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 World Language Academy better than Young Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Young Magnet High School ranks higher (81.5 vs 51.0 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 World Language Academy and Young Magnet High School?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago World Language Academy: 449. Young Magnet High School: 2,223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago World Language Academy and Young Magnet High School rank in Illinois?
Chicago World Language Academy is 796th of 2,303 and Young Magnet High School is 6th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).