Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS vs Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville 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.
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
148 students
| Measure | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 691 | #632 of 691 |
| National rank | #16174 of 16,910 | #16302 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.2 vs 13.4).
- •Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.8).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 355 students compared with 148.
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is a public school while Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville 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 Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS better than Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville 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 Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS?
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. Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 and Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS is 632nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).