Altus Schools South Bay vs Animo Compton Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools South Bay
Chula Vista · Charter high · Grades 7–12
372 students
Animo Compton Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
372 students
| Measure | Altus Schools South Bay Chula Vista, California | Animo Compton Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,343 | #1287 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14866 of 16,910 | #16389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 372 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 37.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Chula Vista | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altus Schools South Bay scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 12.5).
- •Altus Schools South Bay does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Altus Schools South Bay does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Altus Schools South Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Animo Compton Charter does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 37.2).
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 South Bay better than Animo Compton Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Altus Schools South Bay ranks higher (22.4 vs 12.5 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 South Bay and Animo Compton Charter?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools South Bay: 372. Animo Compton Charter: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools South Bay and Animo Compton Charter rank in California?
Altus Schools South Bay is 1053rd of 1,343 and Animo Compton Charter is 1287th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).