Great Oaks High School and Career Center vs West Central Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students
West Central Charter High School
Maynard · Charter high · Grades 9–12
97 students
| Measure | Great Oaks High School and Career Center Des Moines, Iowa | West Central Charter High School Maynard, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 319 | #164 of 319 |
| National rank | #1852 of 16,910 | #2266 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 72 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69.5% |
| city | Des Moines | Maynard |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 74.4).
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 54.6%).
- •West Central Charter High School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 36.0).
- •West Central Charter High School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 72.
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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center better than West Central Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oaks High School and Career Center ranks higher (76.5 vs 74.4 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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center and West Central Charter High School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Maynard in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oaks High School and Career Center: 72. West Central Charter High School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oaks High School and Career Center and West Central Charter High School rank in Iowa?
Great Oaks High School and Career Center is 136th of 319 and West Central Charter High School is 164th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).