Birmingham Community Charter High vs El Camino Real Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birmingham Community Charter High
Lake Balboa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
3,162 students
El Camino Real Charter High
Woodland Hills · Charter high · Grades 9–12
3,046 students
| Measure | Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa, California | El Camino Real Charter High Woodland Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,343 | #372 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11636 of 16,910 | #8102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,162 | 3,046 |
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 3,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Woodland Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino Real Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 37.3).
- •El Camino Real Charter High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •El Camino Real Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 90%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.3).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is the larger school with 3,162 students compared with 3,046.
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 Birmingham Community Charter High better than El Camino Real Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino Real Charter High ranks higher (51.1 vs 37.3 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 Birmingham Community Charter High and El Camino Real Charter High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Woodland Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Community Charter High: 3,162. El Camino Real Charter High: 3,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Community Charter High and El Camino Real Charter High rank in California?
Birmingham Community Charter High is 640th of 1,343 and El Camino Real Charter High is 372nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).