IHSCA Charter High School vs Ruiz Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 447 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
Ruiz Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
| Measure | IHSCA Charter High School Chicago, Illinois | Ruiz Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 691 | #1621 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16841 of 16,910 | #41294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 567 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruiz Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 4.4).
- •Ruiz Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Ruiz Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Ruiz Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 92.2%).
- •IHSCA Charter High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 467.
- •IHSCA Charter High School is a charter school while Ruiz 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 Ruiz Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruiz Elem School ranks higher (25.7 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 Ruiz Elem School?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
IHSCA Charter High School: 567. Ruiz Elem School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do IHSCA Charter High School and Ruiz Elem School rank in Illinois?
IHSCA Charter High School is 687th of 691 and Ruiz Elem School is 1621st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).