Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High vs Health Sciences High and Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
533 students
Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
535 students
| Measure | Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High Los Angeles, California | Health Sciences High and Middle College San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,343 | #851 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14990 of 16,910 | #13384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 533 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 21.7).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 96.4%).
- •Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.4).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College is the larger school with 535 students compared with 533.
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 Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High better than Health Sciences High and Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks higher (29.8 vs 21.7 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 Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High and Health Sciences High and Middle College?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High: 533. Health Sciences High and Middle College: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High and Health Sciences High and Middle College rank in California?
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High is 1071st of 1,343 and Health Sciences High and Middle College is 851st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).