James R Doolittle Academy vs Phillips Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 948 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R Doolittle Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
257 students
Phillips Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | James R Doolittle Academy Chicago, Illinois | Phillips Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2038 of 2,303 | #603 of 691 |
| National rank | #46970 of 50,301 | #16013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R Doolittle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 15.3).
- •Phillips Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 84.8%).
- •James R Doolittle Academy does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Phillips Academy High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 257.
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 James R Doolittle Academy better than Phillips Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), James R Doolittle Academy ranks higher (16.3 vs 15.3 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 James R Doolittle Academy and Phillips Academy High School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Doolittle Academy: 257. Phillips Academy High School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Doolittle Academy and Phillips Academy High School rank in Illinois?
James R Doolittle Academy is 2038th of 2,303 and Phillips Academy High School is 603rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).