Highland High School vs Hyde Park Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 380 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
844 students
Hyde Park Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
838 students
| Measure | Highland High School Highland, Illinois | Hyde Park Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 691 | #658 of 691 |
| National rank | #8358 of 16,910 | #16597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 844 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Highland | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 10.0).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Hyde Park Academy High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 838.
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 Highland High School better than Hyde Park Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (50.1 vs 10.0 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 Highland High School and Hyde Park Academy High School?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Highland and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 844. Hyde Park Academy High School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Hyde Park Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Highland High School is 145th of 691 and Hyde Park Academy High School is 658th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).