Options For Youth - Duarte Inc vs Willard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 544 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
Pasadena · Charter high · Grades 7–12
3,369 students
Willard Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Options For Youth - Duarte Inc Pasadena, California | Willard Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 1,343 | #2716 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16483 of 16,910 | #33473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,369 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 3,369 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.1 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 11.5).
- •Willard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 86%).
- •Willard Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 28.1).
- •Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is the larger school with 3,369 students compared with 394.
- •Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is a charter school while Willard 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Options For Youth - Duarte Inc better than Willard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary ranks higher (37.8 vs 11.5 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 Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Willard Elementary?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc: 3,369. Willard Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Willard Elementary rank in California?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is 1299th of 1,343 and Willard Elementary is 2716th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).