Opportunity Youth Academy vs WISH Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 493 km 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
WISH Academy High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
| Measure | Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose, California | WISH Academy High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,343 | #248 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16601 of 16,910 | #5835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 35.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | San Jose | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WISH Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 10.0).
- •WISH Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 69.6%).
- •WISH Academy High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 35.4).
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 WISH Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), WISH Academy High ranks higher (59.9 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 WISH Academy High?
About 493 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Opportunity Youth Academy: 283. WISH Academy High: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Opportunity Youth Academy and WISH Academy High rank in California?
Opportunity Youth Academy is 1317th of 1,343 and WISH Academy High is 248th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).