AIMS College Prep High vs Piedmont High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Piedmont High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students
| Measure | AIMS College Prep High Oakland, California | Piedmont High Piedmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #419 of 1,343 | #4 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8684 of 16,910 | #730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 82% |
| city | Oakland | Piedmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 48.8).
- •Piedmont High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •Piedmont High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54.5%).
- •Piedmont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 63.2%).
- •Piedmont High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 24.1).
- •Piedmont High is the larger school with 733 students compared with 386.
- •AIMS College Prep High is a charter school while Piedmont 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 Piedmont High?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont High ranks higher (84.2 vs 48.8 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 Piedmont High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Piedmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AIMS College Prep High: 386. Piedmont High: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AIMS College Prep High and Piedmont High rank in California?
AIMS College Prep High is 419th of 1,343 and Piedmont High is 4th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).