Bowman Charter vs Placer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Charter
Auburn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
Placer High
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Bowman Charter Auburn, California | Placer High Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 5,693 | #279 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12480 of 50,301 | #6553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 57.1).
- •Bowman Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 29.9%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •Placer High is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 606.
- •Bowman Charter is a charter school while Placer High 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 Bowman Charter better than Placer High?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Charter ranks higher (68.3 vs 57.1 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 Bowman Charter and Placer High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Charter: 606. Placer High: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Charter and Placer High rank in California?
Bowman Charter is 918th of 5,693 and Placer High is 279th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).