Alameda High vs Lazear Charter Academy
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.
Alameda High
Alameda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,868 students
Lazear Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
| Measure | Alameda High Alameda, California | Lazear Charter Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,343 | #2782 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3176 of 16,910 | #34110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,868 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| city | Alameda | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alameda High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 36.8).
- •Alameda High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Alameda High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 48%).
- •Alameda High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 60.4%).
- •Lazear Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.6).
- •Alameda High is the larger school with 1,868 students compared with 490.
- •Alameda High is a public school while Lazear Charter Academy 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 Alameda High better than Lazear Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alameda High ranks higher (70.5 vs 36.8 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 Alameda High and Lazear Charter Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alameda and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alameda High: 1,868. Lazear Charter Academy: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alameda High and Lazear Charter Academy rank in California?
Alameda High is 106th of 1,343 and Lazear Charter Academy is 2782nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).