Academy of Careers and Exploration vs Helendale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Helendale Elementary
Helendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students
| Measure | Academy of Careers and Exploration Helendale, California | Helendale Elementary Helendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,343 | #2177 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11389 of 16,910 | #28471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 285 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 46% |
| city | Helendale | Helendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helendale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 38.2).
- •Helendale Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 50.6%).
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.6).
- •Helendale Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 285.
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration is a charter school while Helendale Elementary 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 Academy of Careers and Exploration better than Helendale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helendale Elementary ranks higher (45.2 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 Helendale Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Helendale and Helendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Careers and Exploration: 285. Helendale Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Careers and Exploration and Helendale Elementary rank in California?
Academy of Careers and Exploration is 622nd of 1,343 and Helendale Elementary is 2177th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).