Achieve Academy vs LIFE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 924 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
LIFE Academy
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Oakland, California | LIFE Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5057 of 5,693 | #1200 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47941 of 50,301 | #15782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 537 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 13% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LIFE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 14.3).
- •Achieve Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 13%).
- •LIFE Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 98.2%).
- •LIFE Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 24.4).
- •Achieve Academy is the larger school with 537 students compared with 436.
- •Achieve Academy is a charter school while LIFE Academy 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 Achieve Academy better than LIFE Academy?
On the Success Index (US), LIFE Academy ranks higher (16.9 vs 14.3 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 Achieve Academy and LIFE Academy?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 537. LIFE Academy: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and LIFE Academy rank in California?
Achieve Academy is 5057th of 5,693 and LIFE Academy is 1200th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).