Birmingham Community Charter High vs William Mulholland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 620 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
William Mulholland Middle
Lake Balboa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa, California | William Mulholland Middle Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,343 | #802 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11636 of 16,910 | #12596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,162 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| 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 26.5).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 93.5%).
- •William Mulholland Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.7).
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is the larger school with 3,162 students compared with 1,098.
- •Birmingham Community Charter High is a charter school while William Mulholland Middle 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 William Mulholland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Birmingham Community Charter High ranks higher (37.3 vs 26.5 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 William Mulholland Middle?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Community Charter High: 3,162. William Mulholland Middle: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Community Charter High and William Mulholland Middle rank in California?
Birmingham Community Charter High is 640th of 1,343 and William Mulholland Middle is 802nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).