B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy vs Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 816 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
261 students
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy San Jose, California | Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,343 | #3116 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15713 of 16,910 | #36999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 261 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 31.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 44% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 17.3).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on math proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 88.1%).
- •B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 31.3).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is the larger school with 500 students compared with 261.
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 B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy better than Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds ranks higher (32.4 vs 17.3 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 B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
About 816 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy: 261. Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds rank in California?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is 1187th of 1,343 and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is 3116th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).