Simeon Career Academy High School vs Westcott Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 362 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simeon Career Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,095 students
Westcott Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
387 students
| Measure | Simeon Career Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Westcott Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 691 | #1919 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15933 of 16,910 | #45425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,095 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westcott Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 16.0).
- •Simeon Career Academy High School does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2%).
- •Westcott Elem School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 4%).
- •Simeon Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 76.7%).
- •Westcott Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Simeon Career Academy High School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 387.
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 Simeon Career Academy High School better than Westcott Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Westcott Elem School ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.0 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 Simeon Career Academy High School and Westcott Elem School?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simeon Career Academy High School: 1,095. Westcott Elem School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simeon Career Academy High School and Westcott Elem School rank in Illinois?
Simeon Career Academy High School is 586th of 691 and Westcott Elem School is 1919th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).