Learning for Life Charter vs Marina High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Learning for Life Charter
Marina · Charter high · Grades 7–12
160 students
Marina High
Marina · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
| Measure | Learning for Life Charter Marina, California | Marina High Marina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1189 of 1,343 | #887 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15717 of 16,910 | #13684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 160 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Marina | Marina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marina High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 17.3).
- •Marina High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Marina High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Learning for Life Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 77.9%).
- •Marina High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.9).
- •Marina High is the larger school with 721 students compared with 160.
- •Learning for Life Charter is a charter school while Marina 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 Learning for Life Charter better than Marina High?
On the Success Index (US), Marina High ranks higher (28.4 vs 17.3 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 Learning for Life Charter and Marina High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Marina and Marina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning for Life Charter: 160. Marina High: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning for Life Charter and Marina High rank in California?
Learning for Life Charter is 1189th of 1,343 and Marina High is 887th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).