CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. vs Forty-Second Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 616 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CATCH Prep Charter High Inc.
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. Los Angeles, California | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 1,343 | #5348 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10574 of 16,910 | #48993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 125 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 11.6).
- •CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 2.5%).
- •CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.6).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 125.
- •CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. is a charter school while Forty-Second Street Elementary 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 CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. better than Forty-Second Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. ranks higher (41.5 vs 11.6 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 CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. and Forty-Second Street Elementary?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CATCH Prep Charter High Inc.: 125. Forty-Second Street Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. and Forty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. is 540th of 1,343 and Forty-Second Street Elementary is 5348th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).