Corliss High School vs YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corliss High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
128 students
| Measure | Corliss High School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 691 | #662 of 691 |
| National rank | #16609 of 16,910 | #16627 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.9 vs 9.8).
- •YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Corliss High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Corliss High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.3).
- •Corliss High School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 128.
- •Corliss High School is a public school while YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College 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 Corliss High School better than YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College 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 Corliss High School and YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corliss High School: 430. YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corliss High School and YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS rank in Illinois?
Corliss High School is 661st of 691 and YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS is 662nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).