LIFE Academy vs Oakland Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 300 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LIFE Academy
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students
Oakland Charter High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
330 students
| Measure | LIFE Academy Oakland, California | Oakland Charter High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 1,343 | #514 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15782 of 16,910 | #10156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 47% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 16.9).
- •Oakland Charter High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 13%).
- •Oakland Charter High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Oakland Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 98.2%).
- •LIFE Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 22.0).
- •LIFE Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 330.
- •LIFE Academy is a public school while Oakland Charter High 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 LIFE Academy better than Oakland Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Charter High ranks higher (43.2 vs 16.9 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 LIFE Academy and Oakland Charter High?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LIFE Academy: 436. Oakland Charter High: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LIFE Academy and Oakland Charter High rank in California?
LIFE Academy is 1200th of 1,343 and Oakland Charter High is 514th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).