Oakland School for the Arts vs Samueli Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 598 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
Samueli Academy
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 7–12
842 students
| Measure | Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, California | Samueli Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,343 | #562 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4367 of 16,910 | #10755 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 828 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| city | Oakland | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 40.9).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.6).
- •Samueli Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 828.
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 Samueli Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland School for the Arts ranks higher (65.7 vs 40.9 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 Oakland School for the Arts and Samueli Academy?
About 598 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland School for the Arts: 828. Samueli Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland School for the Arts and Samueli Academy rank in California?
Oakland School for the Arts is 162nd of 1,343 and Samueli Academy is 562nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).