Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy vs Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
474 students
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville, California | Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,343 | #781 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4594 of 16,910 | #12881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 32.0).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 63.4%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.8).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is the larger school with 474 students compared with 194.
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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy better than Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks higher (64.7 vs 32.0 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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy: 474. Ernest Kimme Charter Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy rank in California?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 171st of 1,343 and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 781st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).