Academia Avance Charter vs Richard Riordan Primary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 412 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academia Avance Charter
Highland Park · Charter high · Grades 6–12
207 students
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
136 students
| Measure | Academia Avance Charter Highland Park, California | Richard Riordan Primary Center Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 1,343 | #3146 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15726 of 16,910 | #37241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 207 | 136 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Highland Park | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Riordan Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 17.2).
- •Richard Riordan Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 87.4%).
- •Richard Riordan Primary Center does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.0).
- •Academia Avance Charter is the larger school with 207 students compared with 136.
- •Academia Avance Charter is a charter school while Richard Riordan Primary Center 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 Academia Avance Charter better than Richard Riordan Primary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Riordan Primary Center ranks higher (32.0 vs 17.2 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 Academia Avance Charter and Richard Riordan Primary Center?
About 412 m in a straight line, between Highland Park and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academia Avance Charter: 207. Richard Riordan Primary Center: 136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academia Avance Charter and Richard Riordan Primary Center rank in California?
Academia Avance Charter is 1192nd of 1,343 and Richard Riordan Primary Center is 3146th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).