Goode STEM Academy HS vs Ridgewood Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goode STEM Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
Ridgewood Comm High School
Norridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
988 students
| Measure | Goode STEM Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Ridgewood Comm High School Norridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 691 | #536 of 691 |
| National rank | #16176 of 16,910 | #15079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 991 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 20% |
| city | Chicago | Norridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Comm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 14.2).
- •Ridgewood Comm High School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 10%).
- •Ridgewood Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 6%).
- •Goode STEM Academy HS does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Goode STEM Academy HS is the larger school with 991 students compared with 988.
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 Goode STEM Academy HS better than Ridgewood Comm High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Comm High School ranks higher (21.2 vs 14.2 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 Goode STEM Academy HS and Ridgewood Comm High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Norridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goode STEM Academy HS: 991. Ridgewood Comm High School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goode STEM Academy HS and Ridgewood Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Goode STEM Academy HS is 621st of 691 and Ridgewood Comm High School is 536th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).