Multicultural Arts High School vs Zapata Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 677 m 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
Zapata Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
524 students
| Measure | Multicultural Arts High School Chicago, Illinois | Zapata Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 691 | #1059 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15993 of 16,910 | #30532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 283 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zapata Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 15.5).
- •Zapata Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 5%).
- •Zapata Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 5%).
- •Zapata Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 93.6%).
- •Multicultural Arts High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Zapata Elem Academy is the larger school with 524 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 Zapata Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Zapata Elem Academy ranks higher (42.2 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 Zapata Elem Academy?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Multicultural Arts High School: 283. Zapata Elem Academy: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Multicultural Arts High School and Zapata Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Multicultural Arts High School is 600th of 691 and Zapata Elem Academy is 1059th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).