Colusa High vs LIFE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colusa High
Colusa · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
LIFE Academy
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students
| Measure | Colusa High Colusa, California | LIFE Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 1,343 | #1200 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10808 of 16,910 | #15782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 431 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | Colusa | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colusa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 16.9).
- •Colusa High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Colusa High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Colusa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 98.2%).
- •LIFE Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.5).
- •LIFE Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 431.
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 Colusa High better than LIFE Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colusa High ranks higher (40.6 vs 16.9 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 Colusa High and LIFE Academy?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Colusa and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colusa High: 431. LIFE Academy: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colusa High and LIFE Academy rank in California?
Colusa High is 571st of 1,343 and LIFE Academy is 1200th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).