Birmingham Community Charter High vs Magnolia Science Academy 2
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 202 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
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 6–12
514 students
| Measure | Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa, California | Magnolia Science Academy 2 Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,343 | #1051 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11636 of 16,910 | #14856 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 3,162 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birmingham Community Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.5).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 92.6%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.5).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is the larger school with 3,162 students compared with 514.
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 Magnolia Science Academy 2?
On the Success Index (US), Birmingham Community Charter High ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.5 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 Magnolia Science Academy 2?
About 202 m in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Community Charter High: 3,162. Magnolia Science Academy 2: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Community Charter High and Magnolia Science Academy 2 rank in California?
Birmingham Community Charter High is 640th of 1,343 and Magnolia Science Academy 2 is 1051st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).