Career Academy High School vs Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 6.0 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
Washington High School
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
| Measure | Career Academy High School South Bend, Indiana | Washington High School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 387 | #363 of 387 |
| National rank | #6561 of 16,910 | #14210 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| 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 25.9).
- •Career Academy High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Career Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 65.3%).
- •Career Academy High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.9).
- •Washington High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 481.
- •Career Academy High School is a charter school while Washington 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 Career Academy High School better than Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academy High School ranks higher (57.0 vs 25.9 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 Washington High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academy High School: 481. Washington High School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy High School and Washington High School rank in Indiana?
Career Academy High School is 141st of 387 and Washington High School is 363rd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).