Polaris Elem Charter Academy vs Westinghouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 317 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polaris Elem Charter Academy
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
Westinghouse High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
| Measure | Polaris Elem Charter Academy Chicago, Illinois | Westinghouse High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2186 of 2,303 | #256 of 691 |
| National rank | #48653 of 50,301 | #10785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 1,230 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 40% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westinghouse High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 12.6).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 10%).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 18%).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 71.1%).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.9).
- •Westinghouse High School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 343.
- •Polaris Elem Charter Academy is a charter school while Westinghouse High School 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 Polaris Elem Charter Academy better than Westinghouse High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westinghouse High School ranks higher (40.8 vs 12.6 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 Polaris Elem Charter Academy and Westinghouse High School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polaris Elem Charter Academy: 343. Westinghouse High School: 1,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polaris Elem Charter Academy and Westinghouse High School rank in Illinois?
Polaris Elem Charter Academy is 2186th of 2,303 and Westinghouse High School is 256th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).