Ernest Kimme Charter Academy vs Will C. Wood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
Will C. Wood High
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students
| Measure | Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville, California | Will C. Wood High Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 1,343 | #580 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12881 of 16,910 | #10929 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 194 | 1,671 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 1,671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will C. Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 32.0).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 63.4%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.6).
- •Will C. Wood High is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 194.
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is a charter school while Will C. Wood 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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy better than Will C. Wood High?
On the Success Index (US), Will C. Wood High ranks higher (40.2 vs 32.0 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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy and Will C. Wood High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy: 194. Will C. Wood High: 1,671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Kimme Charter Academy and Will C. Wood High rank in California?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 781st of 1,343 and Will C. Wood High is 580th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).