Multicultural Arts High School vs Whitney Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Multicultural Arts High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
283 students
Whitney Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students
| Measure | Multicultural Arts High School Chicago, Illinois | Whitney Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 691 | #1813 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15993 of 16,910 | #44141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 283 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 24% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 15.5).
- •Whitney Elem School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 5%).
- •Whitney Elem School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Multicultural Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 94.6%).
- •Multicultural Arts High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Whitney Elem School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 283.
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 Multicultural Arts High School better than Whitney Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney Elem School ranks higher (21.2 vs 15.5 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 Multicultural Arts High School and Whitney Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Multicultural Arts High School: 283. Whitney Elem School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Multicultural Arts High School and Whitney Elem School rank in Illinois?
Multicultural Arts High School is 600th of 691 and Whitney Elem School is 1813th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).