Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep vs Wells Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 514 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
633 students
Wells Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
| Measure | Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep Chicago, Illinois | Wells Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #460 of 691 | #571 of 691 |
| National rank | #13786 of 16,910 | #15723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 633 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 17.3).
- •Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Wells Community Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 89.1%).
- •Wells Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep is the larger school with 633 students compared with 398.
- •Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep is a charter school while Wells Community Academy HS 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 Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep better than Wells Community Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.3 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 Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep and Wells Community Academy HS?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep: 633. Wells Community Academy HS: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep and Wells Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep is 460th of 691 and Wells Community Academy HS is 571st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).