Alliance Ted K. Tajima High vs Sal Castro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 274 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
484 students
Sal Castro Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
276 students
| Measure | Alliance Ted K. Tajima High Los Angeles, California | Sal Castro Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,343 | #1101 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8584 of 16,910 | #14478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 16% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Ted K. Tajima High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 15.7).
- •Alliance Ted K. Tajima High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Alliance Ted K. Tajima High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •Alliance Ted K. Tajima High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Sal Castro Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.0).
- •Alliance Ted K. Tajima High is the larger school with 484 students compared with 276.
- •Alliance Ted K. Tajima High is a charter school while Sal Castro Middle 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 Alliance Ted K. Tajima High better than Sal Castro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Ted K. Tajima High ranks higher (49.2 vs 15.7 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 Ted K. Tajima High and Sal Castro Middle?
About 274 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High: 484. Sal Castro Middle: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Ted K. Tajima High and Sal Castro Middle rank in California?
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High is 412th of 1,343 and Sal Castro Middle is 1101st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).