Intrinsic 2 Charter High School vs South Loop Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
734 students
South Loop Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
847 students
| Measure | Intrinsic 2 Charter High School Chicago, Illinois | South Loop Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 691 | #831 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4038 of 16,910 | #25062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 734 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Intrinsic 2 Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 50.2).
- •South Loop Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 43.2%).
- •Intrinsic 2 Charter High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.6).
- •South Loop Elem School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 734.
- •Intrinsic 2 Charter High School is a charter school while South Loop 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 Intrinsic 2 Charter High School better than South Loop Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Intrinsic 2 Charter High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 50.2 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 Intrinsic 2 Charter High School and South Loop Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School: 734. South Loop Elem School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Intrinsic 2 Charter High School and South Loop Elem School rank in Illinois?
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School is 30th of 691 and South Loop Elem School is 831st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).