Downtown College Preparatory vs Yerba Buena High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown College Preparatory
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
520 students
Yerba Buena High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students
| Measure | Downtown College Preparatory San Jose, California | Yerba Buena High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1158 of 1,343 | #682 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15607 of 16,910 | #12013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 1,612 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 1,612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 30% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yerba Buena High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 18.0).
- •Yerba Buena High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Yerba Buena High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Yerba Buena High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 78.8%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.1).
- •Yerba Buena High is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 520.
- •Downtown College Preparatory is a charter school while Yerba Buena High 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 Downtown College Preparatory better than Yerba Buena High?
On the Success Index (US), Yerba Buena High ranks higher (35.9 vs 18.0 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 Preparatory and Yerba Buena High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown College Preparatory: 520. Yerba Buena High: 1,612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown College Preparatory and Yerba Buena High rank in California?
Downtown College Preparatory is 1158th of 1,343 and Yerba Buena High is 682nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).