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School Comparison

Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
vs.
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
  • Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS reported a higher chronically absent students than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (475 vs. 353).
  • Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS reported a higher violent incidents than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (71 vs. 20).
  • Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS reported a higher dual enrollment than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (71 vs. 29).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS reported a higher chronically absent students than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (475 vs. 353).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS reported a higher dual enrollment than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (71 vs. 29).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS reported a higher violent incidents than South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (71 vs. 20).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South Shore Intl Col Prep HS reported a higher students per counselor than Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS (194:1 vs. 166:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS

2 metrics were reported by Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS. Comparable data for South Shore Intl Col Prep HS is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
34

Reported Only at South Shore Intl Col Prep HS

1 metric was reported by South Shore Intl Col Prep HS. Comparable data for Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
202

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
$22,698.56
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
$22,698.56
Local revenue share
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
55.5%
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
55.5%
State revenue share
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
27.5%
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
27.5%
Federal revenue share
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
17%
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
42.5%
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
42.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.