AIMS College Prep High vs Oakland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AIMS College Prep High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
386 students
Oakland High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,579 students
| Measure | AIMS College Prep High Oakland, California | Oakland High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #419 of 1,343 | #1197 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8684 of 16,910 | #15735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 1,579 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 1,579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AIMS College Prep High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 17.2).
- •AIMS College Prep High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 12%).
- •AIMS College Prep High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •AIMS College Prep High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 90.2%).
- •Oakland High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.1).
- •Oakland High is the larger school with 1,579 students compared with 386.
- •AIMS College Prep High is a charter school while Oakland High 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 AIMS College Prep High better than Oakland High?
On the Success Index (US), AIMS College Prep High ranks higher (48.8 vs 17.2 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 AIMS College Prep High and Oakland High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AIMS College Prep High: 386. Oakland High: 1,579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AIMS College Prep High and Oakland High rank in California?
AIMS College Prep High is 419th of 1,343 and Oakland High is 1197th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).