ARISE High vs Ascend
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ARISE High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
396 students
Ascend
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
| Measure | ARISE High Oakland, California | Ascend Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,343 | #3316 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12209 of 16,910 | #38451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 396 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 34% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ARISE High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 30.1).
- •Ascend does better on math proficiency (34% vs 7.5%).
- •ARISE High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Ascend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 76.5%).
- •ARISE High does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.4).
- •Ascend is the larger school with 493 students compared with 396.
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 ARISE High better than Ascend?
On the Success Index (US), ARISE High ranks higher (34.9 vs 30.1 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 ARISE High and Ascend?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ARISE High: 396. Ascend: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ARISE High and Ascend rank in California?
ARISE High is 705th of 1,343 and Ascend is 3316th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).