Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy vs Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 571 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
Middle College High
San Pablo · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy Los Angeles, California | Middle College High San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 1,343 | #304 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16241 of 16,910 | #6884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 32.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 57% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 13.8).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 5%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 95.2%).
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 32.7).
- •Middle College High is the larger school with 294 students compared with 293.
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 Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (55.6 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 Middle College High?
About 571 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy: 293. Middle College High: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy and Middle College High rank in California?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 1268th of 1,343 and Middle College High is 304th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).