Alexander Hamilton Senior High vs Castle Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 805 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,055 students
Castle Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles, California | Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #715 of 1,343 | #833 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12314 of 16,910 | #11514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,055 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 66% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 34.4).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 76.1%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 22.8).
- •Alexander Hamilton Senior High is the larger school with 2,055 students compared with 501.
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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High better than Castle Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 34.4 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High and Castle Heights Elementary?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Senior High: 2,055. Castle Heights Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Senior High and Castle Heights Elementary rank in California?
Alexander Hamilton Senior High is 715th of 1,343 and Castle Heights Elementary is 833rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).