Academy for Enriched Sciences vs High Tech LA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Enriched Sciences
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
High Tech LA
Lake Balboa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
362 students
| Measure | Academy for Enriched Sciences Encino, California | High Tech LA Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #491 of 5,693 | #145 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7303 of 50,301 | #4057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 291 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Encino | Lake Balboa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 67.0).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •High Tech LA does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 47.2%).
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •High Tech LA is the larger school with 362 students compared with 291.
- •Academy for Enriched Sciences is a public school while High Tech LA 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 Academy for Enriched Sciences better than High Tech LA?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Enriched Sciences ranks higher (76.0 vs 67.0 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 Academy for Enriched Sciences and High Tech LA?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Encino and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Enriched Sciences: 291. High Tech LA: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Enriched Sciences and High Tech LA rank in California?
Academy for Enriched Sciences is 491st of 5,693 and High Tech LA is 145th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).