Fenger Academy High School vs Whistler Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Whistler Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
242 students
| Measure | Fenger Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Whistler Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 691 | #1944 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16402 of 16,910 | #45825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 312 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whistler Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 12.4).
- •Whistler Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Whistler Elem School 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 88.8%).
- •Whistler Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Fenger Academy High School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 242.
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 Whistler Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whistler Elem School ranks higher (18.5 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 Whistler Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fenger Academy High School: 312. Whistler Elem School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fenger Academy High School and Whistler Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fenger Academy High School is 644th of 691 and Whistler Elem School is 1944th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).