Academy of the Canyons vs Rancho Pico Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Rancho Pico Junior High
Stevenson Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
842 students
| Measure | Academy of the Canyons Santa Clarita, California | Rancho Pico Junior High Stevenson Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,343 | #85 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #920 of 16,910 | #1639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 385 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 69% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Stevenson Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of the Canyons scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 79.1).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on math proficiency (92% vs 69%).
- •Academy of the Canyons does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 81%).
- •Rancho Pico Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 15.3%).
- •Rancho Pico Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 29.6).
- •Rancho Pico Junior High is the larger school with 842 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 Rancho Pico Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of the Canyons ranks higher (82.6 vs 79.1 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 Rancho Pico Junior High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Stevenson Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of the Canyons: 385. Rancho Pico Junior High: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of the Canyons and Rancho Pico Junior High rank in California?
Academy of the Canyons is 9th of 1,343 and Rancho Pico Junior High is 85th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).