CICS - Avalon/South Shore vs YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Avalon/South Shore
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
469 students
YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
281 students
| Measure | CICS - Avalon/South Shore Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1777 of 2,303 | #690 of 691 |
| National rank | #43707 of 50,301 | #16872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 35.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 2.9).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 98.2%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on students per teacher (27.6 vs 35.1).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is the larger school with 469 students compared with 281.
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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore better than YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS?
On the Success Index (US), CICS - Avalon/South Shore ranks higher (21.8 vs 2.9 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore and YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore: 469. YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Avalon/South Shore and YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS rank in Illinois?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore is 1777th of 2,303 and YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS is 690th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).