Helen Bernstein High vs Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 724 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Bernstein High
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
697 students
| Measure | Helen Bernstein High Hollywood, California | Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #906 of 1,343 | #3839 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13820 of 16,910 | #41955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 703 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Hollywood | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Bernstein High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 24.6).
- •Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Helen Bernstein High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Helen Bernstein High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 96.6%).
- •Helen Bernstein High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.8).
- •Helen Bernstein High is the larger school with 703 students compared with 697.
- •Helen Bernstein High is a public school while Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter 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 Helen Bernstein High better than Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Bernstein High ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.6 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 Helen Bernstein High and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Hollywood and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Bernstein High: 703. Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Bernstein High and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter rank in California?
Helen Bernstein High is 906th of 1,343 and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is 3839th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).