Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy vs Will C. Wood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Will C. Wood High
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students
| Measure | Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville, California | Will C. Wood High Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,343 | #580 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4594 of 16,910 | #10929 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 1,671 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 40.2).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 57.8%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.6).
- •Will C. Wood High is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 474.
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is a charter school while Will C. Wood 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 Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy better than Will C. Wood High?
On the Success Index (US), Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks higher (64.7 vs 40.2 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 Will C. Wood High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy: 474. Will C. Wood High: 1,671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy and Will C. Wood High rank in California?
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 171st of 1,343 and Will C. Wood High is 580th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).