Lake View High School vs YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake View High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
192 students
| Measure | Lake View High School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Truman Middle College HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 691 | #641 of 691 |
| National rank | #15172 of 16,910 | #16374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,431 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 1,431 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 12.7).
- •Lake View High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Lake View High School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •Lake View High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 80.7%).
- •Lake View High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.0).
- •Lake View High School is the larger school with 1,431 students compared with 192.
- •Lake View High School is a public school while YCCS-Truman Middle College HS is a charter 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 Lake View High School better than YCCS-Truman Middle College HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lake View High School ranks higher (20.6 vs 12.7 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 Lake View High School and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake View High School: 1,431. YCCS-Truman Middle College HS: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake View High School and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS rank in Illinois?
Lake View High School is 542nd of 691 and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS is 641st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).