CICS - Basil Campus vs Richards Career Academy HS
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.
CICS - Basil Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
541 students
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | CICS - Basil Campus Chicago, Illinois | Richards Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2083 of 2,303 | #604 of 691 |
| National rank | #47422 of 50,301 | #16030 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 541 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 41.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.4 vs 15.2).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on math proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 5%).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 97.1%).
- •Richards Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 41.6).
- •CICS - Basil Campus is the larger school with 541 students compared with 348.
- •CICS - Basil Campus is a charter school while Richards Career Academy HS is a public 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 CICS - Basil Campus better than Richards Career Academy HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CICS - Basil Campus and Richards Career Academy HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Basil Campus: 541. Richards Career Academy HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Basil Campus and Richards Career Academy HS rank in Illinois?
CICS - Basil Campus is 2083rd of 2,303 and Richards Career Academy HS is 604th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).