Birmingham Community Charter High vs High Tech LA
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 131 m 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
High Tech LA
Lake Balboa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
362 students
| Measure | Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa, California | High Tech LA Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,343 | #145 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11636 of 16,910 | #4057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,162 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Lake Balboa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech LA scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 37.3).
- •High Tech LA does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •High Tech LA does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 66%).
- •High Tech LA does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 90%).
- •High Tech LA does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.7).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is the larger school with 3,162 students compared with 362.
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 High Tech LA?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech LA ranks higher (67.0 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 High Tech LA?
About 131 m in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Community Charter High: 3,162. High Tech LA: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Community Charter High and High Tech LA rank in California?
Birmingham Community Charter High is 640th of 1,343 and High Tech LA is 145th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).