Oakland School for the Arts vs Preuss School UCSD
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 714 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
828 students
Preuss School UCSD
La Jolla · Charter high · Grades 6–12
825 students
| Measure | Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, California | Preuss School UCSD La Jolla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,343 | #392 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4367 of 16,910 | #8369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 828 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Oakland | La Jolla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 50.1).
- •Preuss School UCSD does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Preuss School UCSD does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 90.8%).
- •Preuss School UCSD does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.7).
- •Oakland School for the Arts is the larger school with 828 students compared with 825.
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 Oakland School for the Arts better than Preuss School UCSD?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland School for the Arts ranks higher (65.7 vs 50.1 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 Oakland School for the Arts and Preuss School UCSD?
About 714 km in a straight line, between Oakland and La Jolla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland School for the Arts: 828. Preuss School UCSD: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland School for the Arts and Preuss School UCSD rank in California?
Oakland School for the Arts is 162nd of 1,343 and Preuss School UCSD is 392nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).