Academy of Careers and Exploration vs WISH Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 131 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
WISH Academy High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
| Measure | Academy of Careers and Exploration Helendale, California | WISH Academy High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,343 | #248 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11389 of 16,910 | #5835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Helendale | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WISH Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 38.2).
- •WISH Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 45.3%).
- •WISH Academy High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.4).
- •Academy of Careers and Exploration is the larger school with 285 students compared with 283.
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 WISH Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), WISH Academy High ranks higher (59.9 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 WISH Academy High?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Helendale and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Careers and Exploration: 285. WISH Academy High: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Careers and Exploration and WISH Academy High rank in California?
Academy of Careers and Exploration is 622nd of 1,343 and WISH Academy High is 248th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).