Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock vs Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 490 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 6–12
202 students
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
201 students
| Measure | Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock San Jose, California | Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,343 | #1222 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14669 of 16,910 | #15893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 202 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | San Jose | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 16.2).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 96%).
- •Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.4).
- •Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is the larger school with 202 students compared with 201.
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 College Prep - Alum Rock better than Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock ranks higher (23.5 vs 16.2 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 College Prep - Alum Rock and Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
About 490 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock: 202. Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock and Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise rank in California?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 1026th of 1,343 and Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is 1222nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).