Uplift Community High School vs YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Uplift Community High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
192 students
| Measure | Uplift Community High School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Truman Middle College HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 691 | #641 of 691 |
| National rank | #15233 of 16,910 | #16374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Uplift Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 12.7).
- •Uplift Community High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-Truman Middle College HS does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Uplift Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 80.7%).
- •Uplift Community High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.0).
- •Uplift Community High School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 192.
- •Uplift Community High School is a public school while YCCS-Truman Middle College HS is a charter 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 Uplift Community High School better than YCCS-Truman Middle College HS?
On the Success Index (US), Uplift Community High School ranks higher (20.2 vs 12.7 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 Uplift Community High School and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Uplift Community High School: 224. YCCS-Truman Middle College HS: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Uplift Community High School and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS rank in Illinois?
Uplift Community High School is 544th of 691 and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS is 641st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).