Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl vs Mount Carmel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
Mount Carmel High School
Mount Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
452 students
| Measure | Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl Chicago, Illinois | Mount Carmel High School Mount Carmel, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 691 | #274 of 691 |
| National rank | #16411 of 16,910 | #11008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Mount Carmel |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 12.3).
- •Mount Carmel High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Mount Carmel High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Mount Carmel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 89.6%).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is the larger school with 453 students compared with 452.
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 Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl better than Mount Carmel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Carmel High School ranks higher (39.8 vs 12.3 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 Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl and Mount Carmel High School?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Mount Carmel in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl: 453. Mount Carmel High School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl and Mount Carmel High School rank in Illinois?
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is 647th of 691 and Mount Carmel High School is 274th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).