Downtown Charter Academy vs Latitude 37.8 High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Latitude 37.8 High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
389 students
| Measure | Downtown Charter Academy Oakland, California | Latitude 37.8 High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,334 | #663 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5944 of 15,369 | #11772 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 36.8).
- •Latitude 37.8 High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 75.4%).
- •Latitude 37.8 High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 23.5).
- •Latitude 37.8 High is the larger school with 389 students compared with 305.
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 Downtown Charter Academy better than Latitude 37.8 High?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 36.8 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 Downtown Charter Academy and Latitude 37.8 High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Charter Academy: 305. Latitude 37.8 High: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Charter Academy and Latitude 37.8 High rank in California?
Downtown Charter Academy is 326th of 1,334 and Latitude 37.8 High is 663rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).