Lane Technical High School vs Taft High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Technical High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,604 students
Taft High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,487 students
| Measure | Lane Technical High School Chicago, Illinois | Taft High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 691 | #221 of 691 |
| National rank | #1241 of 16,910 | #10112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 4,604 | 4,487 |
| Enrollment | 4,604 | 4,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 39% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lane Technical High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 43.4).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 39%).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 50.6%).
- •Taft High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Lane Technical High School is the larger school with 4,604 students compared with 4,487.
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 Lane Technical High School better than Taft High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lane Technical High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 43.4 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 Lane Technical High School and Taft High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lane Technical High School: 4,604. Taft High School: 4,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lane Technical High School and Taft High School rank in Illinois?
Lane Technical High School is 9th of 691 and Taft High School is 221st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).