Academy of the Canyons vs Oak Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Oak Hills Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
660 students
| Measure | Academy of the Canyons Santa Clarita, California | Oak Hills Elementary Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,343 | #417 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #920 of 16,910 | #6442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 385 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.6 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of the Canyons scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 77.5).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 81%).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 24.2%).
- •Oak Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 29.6).
- •Oak Hills Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 385.
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 Oak Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of the Canyons ranks higher (82.6 vs 77.5 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 Oak Hills Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of the Canyons: 385. Oak Hills Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the Canyons and Oak Hills Elementary rank in California?
Academy of the Canyons is 9th of 1,343 and Oak Hills Elementary is 417th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).