Intrinsic Charter High School vs Schurz High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 7–12
993 students
Schurz High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,244 students
| Measure | Intrinsic Charter High School Chicago, Illinois | Schurz High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 691 | #580 of 691 |
| National rank | #14839 of 16,910 | #15842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 993 | 1,244 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 1,244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Intrinsic Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 16.6).
- •Intrinsic Charter High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Intrinsic Charter High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Schurz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Intrinsic Charter High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Schurz High School is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 993.
- •Intrinsic Charter High School is a charter school while Schurz High 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 Charter High School better than Schurz High School?
On the Success Index (US), Intrinsic Charter High School ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.6 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 Charter High School and Schurz High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Intrinsic Charter High School: 993. Schurz High School: 1,244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Intrinsic Charter High School and Schurz High School rank in Illinois?
Intrinsic Charter High School is 524th of 691 and Schurz High School is 580th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).