Live Oak High vs STEM Academy at Bernstein High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 649 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak High
Live Oak · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
STEM Academy at Bernstein High
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
| Measure | Live Oak High Live Oak, California | STEM Academy at Bernstein High Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 1,343 | #642 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10474 of 16,910 | #11652 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Live Oak | Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 37.3).
- •STEM Academy at Bernstein High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Live Oak High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Live Oak High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 97.5%).
- •STEM Academy at Bernstein High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.1).
- •Live Oak High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 599.
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 Live Oak High better than STEM Academy at Bernstein High?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak High ranks higher (42.0 vs 37.3 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 Live Oak High and STEM Academy at Bernstein High?
About 649 km in a straight line, between Live Oak and Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak High: 603. STEM Academy at Bernstein High: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak High and STEM Academy at Bernstein High rank in California?
Live Oak High is 533rd of 1,343 and STEM Academy at Bernstein High is 642nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).