ACE Charter High vs Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Charter High
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
313 students
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 6–12
202 students
| Measure | ACE Charter High San Jose, California | Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,343 | #1026 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14560 of 16,910 | #14669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 313 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.0 vs 23.5).
- •ACE Charter High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 89.8%).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.6).
- •ACE Charter High is the larger school with 313 students compared with 202.
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 ACE Charter High better than Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACE Charter High and Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
About 0 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Charter High: 313. Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Charter High and Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock rank in California?
ACE Charter High is 1011th of 1,343 and Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 1026th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).