Altus Schools North County vs Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools North County
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 6–12
149 students
Classical Academy
Escondido · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,581 students
| Measure | Altus Schools North County Escondido, California | Classical Academy Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,343 | #1469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15808 of 16,910 | #19423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 149 | 1,581 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 1,581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 37.3 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 48% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Classical Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 16.7).
- •Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 10%).
- •Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 76.5%).
- •Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (28.7 vs 37.3).
- •Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,581 students compared with 149.
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 Altus Schools North County better than Classical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Classical Academy ranks higher (58.2 vs 16.7 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 Altus Schools North County and Classical Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools North County: 149. Classical Academy: 1,581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools North County and Classical Academy rank in California?
Altus Schools North County is 1207th of 1,343 and Classical Academy is 1469th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).