Fenger Academy High School vs Higgins Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fenger Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
312 students
Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
| Measure | Fenger Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 691 | #1970 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16402 of 16,910 | #46117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 312 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 12.4).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Fenger Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Fenger Academy High School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 271.
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 Fenger Academy High School better than Higgins Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Elem Community Academy ranks higher (17.9 vs 12.4 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 Fenger Academy High School and Higgins Elem Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fenger Academy High School: 312. Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fenger Academy High School and Higgins Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Fenger Academy High School is 644th of 691 and Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).