Da Vinci RISE High vs Kornblum
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci RISE High
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
167 students
Kornblum
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
| Measure | Da Vinci RISE High El Segundo, California | Kornblum Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,343 | #3834 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16550 of 16,910 | #41934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 167 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 33.4 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 35% |
| city | El Segundo | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kornblum scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 10.7).
- •Kornblum does better on math proficiency (35% vs 5%).
- •Kornblum does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Da Vinci RISE High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 93.5%).
- •Kornblum does better on students per teacher (28.3 vs 33.4).
- •Kornblum is the larger school with 566 students compared with 167.
- •Da Vinci RISE High is a charter school while Kornblum 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 Da Vinci RISE High better than Kornblum?
On the Success Index (US), Kornblum ranks higher (24.6 vs 10.7 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 Da Vinci RISE High and Kornblum?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci RISE High: 167. Kornblum: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci RISE High and Kornblum rank in California?
Da Vinci RISE High is 1309th of 1,343 and Kornblum is 3834th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).