Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High vs Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
239 students
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
San Luis Obispo · Charter high · Grades 10–12
241 students
| Measure | Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High Los Angeles, California | Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #745 of 1,343 | #1295 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12558 of 16,910 | #16465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 239 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 11.7).
- •Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 95.4%).
- •Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is the larger school with 241 students compared with 239.
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 Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High better than Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High ranks higher (33.4 vs 11.7 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 Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High and Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High: 239. Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High and Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter rank in California?
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is 745th of 1,343 and Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is 1295th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).