CICS - Wrightwood vs Goode STEM Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Wrightwood
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
614 students
Goode STEM Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
| Measure | CICS - Wrightwood Chicago, Illinois | Goode STEM Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2242 of 2,303 | #621 of 691 |
| National rank | #49370 of 50,301 | #16176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goode STEM Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 10.3).
- •CICS - Wrightwood does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •CICS - Wrightwood does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 6%).
- •Goode STEM Academy HS does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.5).
- •Goode STEM Academy HS is the larger school with 991 students compared with 614.
- •CICS - Wrightwood is a charter school while Goode STEM 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 - Wrightwood better than Goode STEM Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Goode STEM Academy HS ranks higher (14.2 vs 10.3 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 - Wrightwood and Goode STEM Academy HS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Wrightwood: 614. Goode STEM Academy HS: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Wrightwood and Goode STEM Academy HS rank in Illinois?
CICS - Wrightwood is 2242nd of 2,303 and Goode STEM Academy HS is 621st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).