Rio Linda High vs Westside Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Linda High
Rio Linda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,594 students
Westside Preparatory Charter
Rio Linda · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
480 students
| Measure | Rio Linda High Rio Linda, California | Westside Preparatory Charter Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 1,343 | #387 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11977 of 16,910 | #7157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,594 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Preparatory Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 36.0).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 83%).
- •Rio Linda High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.9).
- •Rio Linda High is the larger school with 1,594 students compared with 480.
- •Rio Linda High is a public school while Westside Preparatory Charter is a charter 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 Rio Linda High better than Westside Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Preparatory Charter ranks higher (52.2 vs 36.0 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 Rio Linda High and Westside Preparatory Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Linda High: 1,594. Westside Preparatory Charter: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Linda High and Westside Preparatory Charter rank in California?
Rio Linda High is 679th of 1,343 and Westside Preparatory Charter is 387th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).