Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS vs James R Doolittle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
James R Doolittle Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
257 students
| Measure | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | James R Doolittle Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 691 | #2038 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16174 of 16,910 | #46970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 355 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R Doolittle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.2).
- •James R Doolittle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 355 students compared with 257.
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 Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS better than James R Doolittle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), James R Doolittle Academy ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.2 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 Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and James R Doolittle Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS: 355. James R Doolittle Academy: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and James R Doolittle Academy rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 and James R Doolittle Academy is 2038th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).