Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl vs YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students
| Measure | Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 691 | #670 of 691 |
| National rank | #16411 of 16,910 | #16723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 8.2).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 93.2%).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 23.4).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is the larger school with 453 students compared with 117.
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is a public school while YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS is a charter 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 Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl better than YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl ranks higher (12.3 vs 8.2 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 YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl: 453. YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl and YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS rank in Illinois?
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is 647th of 691 and YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS is 670th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).