Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy vs Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 6–12
590 students
Middle College High
San Pablo · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
| Measure | Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy Richmond, California | Middle College High San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1127 of 1,343 | #304 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15362 of 16,910 | #6884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 32.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Richmond | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 19.3).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 85.3%).
- •Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 32.7).
- •Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 590 students compared with 294.
- •Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Middle College High 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 Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy better than Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (55.6 vs 19.3 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 Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy and Middle College High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy: 590. Middle College High: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy and Middle College High rank in California?
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy is 1127th of 1,343 and Middle College High is 304th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).