Environmental Charter High - Gardena vs One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Gardena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
454 students
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–6
353 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena, California | One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,343 | #1734 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14671 of 16,910 | #22925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 454 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 23.5).
- •One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 87.2%).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.8).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena is the larger school with 454 students compared with 353.
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a charter school while One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary 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 Environmental Charter High - Gardena better than One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary ranks higher (53.2 vs 23.5 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 Environmental Charter High - Gardena and One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena: 454. One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter High - Gardena and One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary rank in California?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 1027th of 1,343 and One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is 1734th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).