Birmingham Community Charter High vs Gault Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Gault Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa, California | Gault Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,343 | #4772 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11636 of 16,910 | #46811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,162 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Lake Balboa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birmingham Community Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 16.6).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Gault Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 90%).
- •Gault Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.7).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is the larger school with 3,162 students compared with 298.
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is a charter school while Gault Street Elementary 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 Birmingham Community Charter High better than Gault Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birmingham Community Charter High ranks higher (37.3 vs 16.6 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 Gault Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Community Charter High: 3,162. Gault Street Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Community Charter High and Gault Street Elementary rank in California?
Birmingham Community Charter High is 640th of 1,343 and Gault Street Elementary is 4772nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).