IHSCA Charter High School vs Pickard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 783 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
IHSCA Charter High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
Pickard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
319 students
| Measure | IHSCA Charter High School Chicago, Illinois | Pickard Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 691 | #1648 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16841 of 16,910 | #41724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 567 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 25% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pickard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 4.4).
- •Pickard Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •Pickard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Pickard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 92.2%).
- •IHSCA Charter High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 319.
- •IHSCA Charter High School is a charter school while Pickard Elem School is a public 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 IHSCA Charter High School better than Pickard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Pickard Elem School ranks higher (25.0 vs 4.4 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 IHSCA Charter High School and Pickard Elem School?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
IHSCA Charter High School: 567. Pickard Elem School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do IHSCA Charter High School and Pickard Elem School rank in Illinois?
IHSCA Charter High School is 687th of 691 and Pickard Elem School is 1648th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).