Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus vs YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 6–12
313 students
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
103 students
| Measure | Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 691 | #654 of 691 |
| National rank | #16784 of 16,910 | #16568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.5 vs 6.8).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 95.1%).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is the larger school with 313 students compared with 103.
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 Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus better than YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership ranks higher (10.5 vs 6.8 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 Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus: 313. YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership rank in Illinois?
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is 678th of 691 and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership is 654th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).