Alta Vista Innovation High vs Excelsior Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Innovation High
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,812 students
Excelsior Charter
Victorville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
2,170 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Innovation High Hesperia, California | Excelsior Charter Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1340 of 1,343 | #1054 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16800 of 16,910 | #14873 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,812 | 2,170 |
| Enrollment | 2,812 | 2,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 33.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 17% |
| city | Hesperia | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 6.1).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 33.1).
- •Alta Vista Innovation High is the larger school with 2,812 students compared with 2,170.
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 Alta Vista Innovation High better than Excelsior Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Charter ranks higher (22.4 vs 6.1 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 Alta Vista Innovation High and Excelsior Charter?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Innovation High: 2,812. Excelsior Charter: 2,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Innovation High and Excelsior Charter rank in California?
Alta Vista Innovation High is 1340th of 1,343 and Excelsior Charter is 1054th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).