Carter G. Woodson Public Charter vs McLane 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.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
Fresno · Charter high · Grades 7–12
364 students
McLane High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Carter G. Woodson Public Charter Fresno, California | McLane High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1306 of 1,343 | #1257 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16532 of 16,910 | #16129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 10% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLane High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 10.9).
- •McLane High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •McLane High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •McLane High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Carter G. Woodson Public Charter does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.6).
- •McLane High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 364.
- •Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is a charter school while McLane 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 Carter G. Woodson Public Charter better than McLane High?
On the Success Index (US), McLane High ranks higher (14.5 vs 10.9 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 Carter G. Woodson Public Charter and McLane High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter: 364. McLane High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter G. Woodson Public Charter and McLane High rank in California?
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter is 1306th of 1,343 and McLane High is 1257th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).