Alternatives in Action vs Oakland Unity High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.4 km 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
Oakland Unity High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
295 students
| Measure | Alternatives in Action Oakland, California | Oakland Unity High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,343 | #415 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16509 of 16,910 | #8601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 106 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Unity High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 11.2).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 10%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 89.6%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.5).
- •Oakland Unity High is the larger school with 295 students compared with 106.
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 Oakland Unity High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Unity High ranks higher (49.2 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 Oakland Unity High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternatives in Action: 106. Oakland Unity High: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternatives in Action and Oakland Unity High rank in California?
Alternatives in Action is 1304th of 1,343 and Oakland Unity High is 415th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).