Alternatives in Action vs Coliseum College Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 370 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alternatives in Action
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
106 students
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
861 students
| Measure | Alternatives in Action Oakland, California | Coliseum College Prep Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,343 | #1096 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16509 of 16,910 | #15142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 106 | 861 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 18% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coliseum College Prep Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 11.2).
- •Coliseum College Prep Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Coliseum College Prep Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 10%).
- •Alternatives in Action does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Coliseum College Prep Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 26.5).
- •Coliseum College Prep Academy is the larger school with 861 students compared with 106.
- •Alternatives in Action is a charter school while Coliseum College Prep Academy 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 Alternatives in Action better than Coliseum College Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coliseum College Prep Academy ranks higher (20.8 vs 11.2 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 Alternatives in Action and Coliseum College Prep Academy?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternatives in Action: 106. Coliseum College Prep Academy: 861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternatives in Action and Coliseum College Prep Academy rank in California?
Alternatives in Action is 1304th of 1,343 and Coliseum College Prep Academy is 1096th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).