Apple Valley High vs Sandia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 865 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley High
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,211 students
Sandia Academy
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
848 students
| Measure | Apple Valley High Apple Valley, California | Sandia Academy Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #917 of 1,343 | #5482 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13902 of 16,910 | #49493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,211 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 2,211 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 11% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apple Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 9.9).
- •Apple Valley High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Apple Valley High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Apple Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 88.2%).
- •Sandia Academy does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.0).
- •Apple Valley High is the larger school with 2,211 students compared with 848.
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 Apple Valley High better than Sandia Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Apple Valley High ranks higher (27.3 vs 9.9 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 Apple Valley High and Sandia Academy?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley High: 2,211. Sandia Academy: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley High and Sandia Academy rank in California?
Apple Valley High is 917th of 1,343 and Sandia Academy is 5482nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).