Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy vs KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
293 students
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
562 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy Los Angeles, California | KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 1,343 | #2959 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16241 of 16,910 | #35794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 293 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 51% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 13.8).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 22.5).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 293.
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is a public school while KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy better than KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 13.8 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 Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy and KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy: 293. KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy and KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 1268th of 1,343 and KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is 2959th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).