KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad vs YCCS-CCA Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
897 students
YCCS-CCA Academy HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
124 students
| Measure | KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-CCA Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2285 of 2,303 | #677 of 691 |
| National rank | #49933 of 50,301 | #16780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 897 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 112.1 | 62.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.7 vs 6.9).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 99.2%).
- •YCCS-CCA Academy HS does better on students per teacher (62.0 vs 112.1).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is the larger school with 897 students compared with 124.
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 KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad better than YCCS-CCA Academy HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad and YCCS-CCA Academy HS?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad: 897. YCCS-CCA Academy HS: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad and YCCS-CCA Academy HS rank in Illinois?
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is 2285th of 2,303 and YCCS-CCA Academy HS is 677th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).