Harlan Community Academy HS vs YCCS Chtr - Chatham
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
YCCS Chtr - Chatham
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
104 students
| Measure | Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | YCCS Chtr - Chatham Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 691 | #675 of 691 |
| National rank | #16008 of 16,910 | #16757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 220 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 34.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlan Community Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 7.5).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 97.1%).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 34.7).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS is the larger school with 220 students compared with 104.
- •Harlan Community Academy HS is a public school while YCCS Chtr - Chatham 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 Harlan Community Academy HS better than YCCS Chtr - Chatham?
On the Success Index (US), Harlan Community Academy HS ranks higher (15.3 vs 7.5 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 Harlan Community Academy HS and YCCS Chtr - Chatham?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Community Academy HS: 220. YCCS Chtr - Chatham: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Community Academy HS and YCCS Chtr - Chatham rank in Illinois?
Harlan Community Academy HS is 602nd of 691 and YCCS Chtr - Chatham is 675th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).