Opportunity Youth Academy vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 553 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opportunity Youth Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
Orchard Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
740 students
| Measure | Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose, California | Orchard Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,343 | #1511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16601 of 16,910 | #19945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 283 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 35.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 51% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 10.0).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 15%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 69.6%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 35.4).
- •Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 740 students compared with 283.
- •Opportunity Youth Academy is a charter school while Orchard Elementary 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 Opportunity Youth Academy better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 10.0 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 Opportunity Youth Academy and Orchard Elementary?
About 553 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Opportunity Youth Academy: 283. Orchard Elementary: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Opportunity Youth Academy and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Opportunity Youth Academy is 1317th of 1,343 and Orchard Elementary is 1511th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).