Central Toronto Academy vs West End Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 526 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Toronto Academy
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
975 students
West End Alternative School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
60 students
| Measure | Central Toronto Academy Toronto, Ontario | West End Alternative School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #376 of 766 | #206 of 766 |
| National rank | #376 of 766 | #206 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 975 | 60 |
| Enrolment | 975 | 60 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 22% | 20% |
| Special education | 22% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 10% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/centraltorontoacademy | westendalternativeschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- •West End Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.0 vs 51.3).
- •Central Toronto Academy is the larger school with 975 students compared with 60.
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Central Toronto Academy better than West End Alternative School?
On the Success Index (Canada), West End Alternative School ranks higher (67.0 vs 51.3 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 Central Toronto Academy and West End Alternative School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Toronto Academy: 975. West End Alternative School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Toronto Academy and West End Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Central Toronto Academy is 376th of 766 and West End Alternative School is 206th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).