Academy of Careers and Exploration vs Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 548 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Careers and Exploration
Helendale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
285 students
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Walnut Creek · Charter high · Grades 6–12
285 students
| Measure | Academy of Careers and Exploration Helendale, California | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,343 | #515 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11389 of 16,910 | #10171 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 285 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Helendale | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 38.2).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 45.3%).
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.8).
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 of Careers and Exploration better than Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Contra Costa School of Performing Arts ranks higher (43.1 vs 38.2 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 Academy of Careers and Exploration and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Helendale and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Careers and Exploration: 285. Contra Costa School of Performing Arts: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Careers and Exploration and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts rank in California?
Academy of Careers and Exploration is 622nd of 1,343 and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is 515th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).