El Cerrito High vs Invictus Academy of Richmond
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Invictus Academy of Richmond
El Cerrito · Charter high · Grades 7–12
403 students
| Measure | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California | Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,343 | #948 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10771 of 16,910 | #14167 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Cerrito High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 26.1).
- •El Cerrito High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •El Cerrito High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •El Cerrito High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 78.9%).
- •Invictus Academy of Richmond does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.3).
- •El Cerrito High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 403.
- •El Cerrito High is a public school while Invictus Academy of Richmond is a charter 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 El Cerrito High better than Invictus Academy of Richmond?
On the Success Index (US), El Cerrito High ranks higher (40.8 vs 26.1 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 El Cerrito High and Invictus Academy of Richmond?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito High: 1,460. Invictus Academy of Richmond: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito High and Invictus Academy of Richmond rank in California?
El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 and Invictus Academy of Richmond is 948th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).