Westinghouse High School vs YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 419 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westinghouse High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
115 students
| Measure | Westinghouse High School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 691 | #657 of 691 |
| National rank | #10785 of 16,910 | #16595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,230 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westinghouse High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 10.1).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 5%).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 5%).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 87.8%).
- •Westinghouse High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 23.0).
- •Westinghouse High School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 115.
- •Westinghouse High School is a public school while YCCS-West Town Academy Alt 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 Westinghouse High School better than YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS?
On the Success Index (US), Westinghouse High School ranks higher (40.8 vs 10.1 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 Westinghouse High School and YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Westinghouse High School: 1,230. YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Westinghouse High School and YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS rank in Illinois?
Westinghouse High School is 256th of 691 and YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS is 657th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).