American Canyon High vs MIT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Canyon High
American Canyon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
MIT Academy
Vallejo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
473 students
| Measure | American Canyon High American Canyon, California | MIT Academy Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 1,343 | #491 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10709 of 16,910 | #9884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,720 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | American Canyon | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MIT Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 41.0).
- •MIT Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •American Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 63.2%).
- •American Canyon High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.3).
- •American Canyon High is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 473.
- •American Canyon High is a public school while MIT Academy is a charter 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 American Canyon High better than MIT Academy?
On the Success Index (US), MIT Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 41.0 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 American Canyon High and MIT Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between American Canyon and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Canyon High: 1,720. MIT Academy: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Canyon High and MIT Academy rank in California?
American Canyon High is 555th of 1,343 and MIT Academy is 491st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).