Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex vs John H. Francis Polytechnic
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex
Sun Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,100 students
John H. Francis Polytechnic
Sun Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,124 students
| Measure | Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex Sun Valley, California | John H. Francis Polytechnic Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,343 | #814 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11292 of 16,910 | #13163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,100 | 2,124 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | 2,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Sun Valley | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 30.8).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 93.5%).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.2).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic is the larger school with 2,124 students compared with 1,100.
- •Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is a charter school while John H. Francis Polytechnic 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 Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex better than John H. Francis Polytechnic?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex ranks higher (38.6 vs 30.8 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 Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and John H. Francis Polytechnic?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex: 1,100. John H. Francis Polytechnic: 2,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and John H. Francis Polytechnic rank in California?
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex is 615th of 1,343 and John H. Francis Polytechnic is 814th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).