Locke A Elem Charter Academy vs Manley Career Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locke A Elem Charter Academy
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
346 students
Manley Career Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Locke A Elem Charter Academy Chicago, Illinois | Manley Career Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1428 of 2,303 | #596 of 691 |
| National rank | #37810 of 50,301 | #15981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locke A Elem Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 15.6).
- •Locke A Elem Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Locke A Elem Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 10%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 87%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Locke A Elem Charter Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 193.
- •Locke A Elem Charter Academy is a charter school while Manley Career Academy 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 Locke A Elem Charter Academy better than Manley Career Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Locke A Elem Charter Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 15.6 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 Locke A Elem Charter Academy and Manley Career Academy High School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke A Elem Charter Academy: 346. Manley Career Academy High School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke A Elem Charter Academy and Manley Career Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Locke A Elem Charter Academy is 1428th of 2,303 and Manley Career Academy High School is 596th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).