Hillcrest High School vs Simeon Career Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,100 students
Simeon Career Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,095 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Country Club Hills, Illinois | Simeon Career Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 691 | #586 of 691 |
| National rank | #16404 of 16,910 | #15933 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,100 | 1,095 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 1,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 3% |
| city | Country Club Hills | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simeon Career Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 12.4).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 4%).
- •Simeon Career Academy High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.7).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 1,095.
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 Hillcrest High School better than Simeon Career Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Simeon Career Academy High School ranks higher (16.0 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 Hillcrest High School and Simeon Career Academy High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Country Club Hills and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,100. Simeon Career Academy High School: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Simeon Career Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest High School is 645th of 691 and Simeon Career Academy High School is 586th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).