Encinal Junior/Senior High vs The Academy of Alameda
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 703 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Alameda · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,280 students
The Academy of Alameda
Alameda · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
| Measure | Encinal Junior/Senior High Alameda, California | The Academy of Alameda Alameda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,343 | #1963 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8103 of 16,910 | #25850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,280 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Alameda | Alameda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 49.0).
- •The Academy of Alameda does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 49.8%).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.0).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 638.
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High is a public school while The Academy of Alameda 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 Encinal Junior/Senior High better than The Academy of Alameda?
On the Success Index (US), Encinal Junior/Senior High ranks higher (51.1 vs 49.0 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 Encinal Junior/Senior High and The Academy of Alameda?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Alameda and Alameda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encinal Junior/Senior High: 1,280. The Academy of Alameda: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encinal Junior/Senior High and The Academy of Alameda rank in California?
Encinal Junior/Senior High is 373rd of 1,343 and The Academy of Alameda is 1963rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).