Alternatives in Action vs Pivot Charter School North Valley II
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 221 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
Pivot Charter School North Valley II
Chico · Charter high · Grades 6–12
105 students
| Measure | Alternatives in Action Oakland, California | Pivot Charter School North Valley II Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,343 | #914 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16509 of 16,910 | #13894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 106 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Oakland | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pivot Charter School North Valley II scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 11.2).
- •Pivot Charter School North Valley II does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Pivot Charter School North Valley II does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 10%).
- •Pivot Charter School North Valley II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 89.6%).
- •Pivot Charter School North Valley II does better on students per teacher (26.3 vs 26.5).
- •Alternatives in Action is the larger school with 106 students compared with 105.
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 Pivot Charter School North Valley II?
On the Success Index (US), Pivot Charter School North Valley II ranks higher (27.4 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 Pivot Charter School North Valley II?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternatives in Action: 106. Pivot Charter School North Valley II: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternatives in Action and Pivot Charter School North Valley II rank in California?
Alternatives in Action is 1304th of 1,343 and Pivot Charter School North Valley II is 914th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).