Academy of the Canyons vs Mission View Public
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of the Canyons
Santa Clarita · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
Mission View Public
Santa Clarita · Charter high · Grades 8–12
255 students
| Measure | Academy of the Canyons Santa Clarita, California | Mission View Public Santa Clarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,343 | #1235 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #920 of 16,910 | #15983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 385 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 29.6 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 2.5% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Santa Clarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of the Canyons scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 15.6).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on math proficiency (92% vs 2.5%).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 73.7%).
- •Mission View Public does better on students per teacher (28.3 vs 29.6).
- •Academy of the Canyons is the larger school with 385 students compared with 255.
- •Academy of the Canyons is a public school while Mission View Public 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 of the Canyons better than Mission View Public?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of the Canyons ranks higher (82.6 vs 15.6 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 the Canyons and Mission View Public?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of the Canyons: 385. Mission View Public: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the Canyons and Mission View Public rank in California?
Academy of the Canyons is 9th of 1,343 and Mission View Public is 1235th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).