Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS vs YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 602 m 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
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
103 students
| Measure | Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 691 | #654 of 691 |
| National rank | #16174 of 16,910 | #16568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 10.5).
- •YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96.9%).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is the larger school with 355 students compared with 103.
- •Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is a public school while YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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 YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS ranks higher (14.2 vs 10.5 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 YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS: 355. YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS is 620th of 691 and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership is 654th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).