Apple Valley High vs Sitting Bull Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km 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
Sitting Bull Academy
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,695 students
| Measure | Apple Valley High Apple Valley, California | Sitting Bull Academy Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #917 of 1,343 | #2397 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13902 of 16,910 | #30664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,211 | 1,695 |
| Enrollment | 2,211 | 1,695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sitting Bull Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 27.3).
- •Sitting Bull Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Sitting Bull Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Sitting Bull Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 66.4%).
- •Apple Valley High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.9).
- •Apple Valley High is the larger school with 2,211 students compared with 1,695.
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 Sitting Bull Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sitting Bull Academy ranks higher (42.0 vs 27.3 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 Sitting Bull Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley High: 2,211. Sitting Bull Academy: 1,695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley High and Sitting Bull Academy rank in California?
Apple Valley High is 917th of 1,343 and Sitting Bull Academy is 2397th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).