Career Academy High School vs Dickinson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Academy High School
South Bend · Charter high · Grades 9–12
481 students
Dickinson Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
309 students
| Measure | Career Academy High School South Bend, Indiana | Dickinson Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 387 | #980 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6561 of 16,910 | #42346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 481 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 5% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 23.9).
- •Career Academy High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Career Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 75.4%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.2).
- •Career Academy High School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 309.
- •Career Academy High School is a charter school while Dickinson Academy 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 Career Academy High School better than Dickinson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academy High School ranks higher (57.0 vs 23.9 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 Career Academy High School and Dickinson Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academy High School: 481. Dickinson Academy: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy High School and Dickinson Academy rank in Indiana?
Career Academy High School is 141st of 387 and Dickinson Academy is 980th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).