Manley Career Academy High School vs North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 723 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manley Career Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
276 students
| Measure | Manley Career Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 691 | #685 of 691 |
| National rank | #15981 of 16,910 | #16830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manley Career Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 5.0).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 94.9%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 23.0).
- •North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins is the larger school with 276 students compared with 193.
- •Manley Career Academy High School is a public school while North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins 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 Manley Career Academy High School better than North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins?
On the Success Index (US), Manley Career Academy High School ranks higher (15.6 vs 5.0 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 Manley Career Academy High School and North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manley Career Academy High School: 193. North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manley Career Academy High School and North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins rank in Illinois?
Manley Career Academy High School is 596th of 691 and North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins is 685th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).