Advanced Learning Academy vs Sierra Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Advanced Learning Academy
Santa Ana · Charter other · Grades K–12
363 students
Sierra Preparatory Academy
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
697 students
| Measure | Advanced Learning Academy Santa Ana, California | Sierra Preparatory Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5528 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #49649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 363 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 9% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Advanced Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Advanced Learning Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 19%).
- •Advanced Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.1%).
- •Advanced Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.4).
- •Sierra Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 697 students compared with 363.
- •Advanced Learning Academy is a charter school while Sierra Preparatory Academy 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 Advanced Learning Academy better than Sierra Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Advanced Learning Academy and Sierra Preparatory Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Advanced Learning Academy: 363. Sierra Preparatory Academy: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Advanced Learning Academy and Sierra Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Advanced Learning Academy is unranked and Sierra Preparatory Academy is 5528th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).