Animo Pat Brown vs Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 477 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Pat Brown
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
617 students
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Modesto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
617 students
| Measure | Animo Pat Brown Los Angeles, California | Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,343 | #839 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15446 of 16,910 | #13309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 617 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 28% |
| city | Los Angeles | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 18.9).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Animo Pat Brown does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.9).
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 Animo Pat Brown better than Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 18.9 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 Animo Pat Brown and Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
About 477 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Pat Brown: 617. Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Pat Brown and Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Animo Pat Brown is 1134th of 1,343 and Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is 839th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).