Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex vs California Military Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,031 students
California Military Institute
Perris · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,031 students
| Measure | Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex Los Angeles, California | California Military Institute Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 1,343 | #1144 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11422 of 16,910 | #15502 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 1,031 | 1,031 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 1,031 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 18.7).
- •Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •California Military Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.0).
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 Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex better than California Military Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks higher (38.1 vs 18.7 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 Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex and California Military Institute?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex: 1,031. California Military Institute: 1,031. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex and California Military Institute rank in California?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is 624th of 1,343 and California Military Institute is 1144th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).