Academy for Enriched Sciences vs Birmingham Community Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Enriched Sciences
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Birmingham Community Charter High
Lake Balboa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
3,162 students
| Measure | Academy for Enriched Sciences Encino, California | Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 5,693 | #640 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7303 of 50,301 | #11636 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 291 | 3,162 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 3,162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 33% |
| city | Encino | Lake Balboa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 37.3).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on math proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 90%).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.7).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is the larger school with 3,162 students compared with 291.
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences is a public school while Birmingham Community Charter High 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 Academy for Enriched Sciences better than Birmingham Community Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Enriched Sciences ranks higher (76.0 vs 37.3 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 Academy for Enriched Sciences and Birmingham Community Charter High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Encino and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Enriched Sciences: 291. Birmingham Community Charter High: 3,162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Enriched Sciences and Birmingham Community Charter High rank in California?
Academy for Enriched Sciences is 491st of 5,693 and Birmingham Community Charter High is 640th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).