Farragut Career Academy HS vs Spry Community Links High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 735 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farragut Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
Spry Community Links High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
82 students
| Measure | Farragut Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Spry Community Links High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 691 | #590 of 691 |
| National rank | #15794 of 16,910 | #15948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 4.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 15.9).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Spry Community Links High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 93.7%).
- •Spry Community Links High School does better on students per teacher (4.3 vs 10.9).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS is the larger school with 490 students compared with 82.
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 Farragut Career Academy HS better than Spry Community Links High School?
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 Farragut Career Academy HS and Spry Community Links High School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Career Academy HS: 490. Spry Community Links High School: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Career Academy HS and Spry Community Links High School rank in Illinois?
Farragut Career Academy HS is 577th of 691 and Spry Community Links High School is 590th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).