Applied Technology Center vs Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applied Technology Center
Montebello · Public high · Grades 9–12
295 students
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles
Harbor City · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Applied Technology Center Montebello, California | Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 1,343 | #822 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10599 of 16,910 | #13210 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 295 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Montebello | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Applied Technology Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 30.6).
- •Applied Technology Center does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Applied Technology Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 88.5%).
- •Applied Technology Center does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.6).
- •Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles is the larger school with 296 students compared with 295.
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 Applied Technology Center better than Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles?
On the Success Index (US), Applied Technology Center ranks higher (41.4 vs 30.6 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 Applied Technology Center and Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Applied Technology Center: 295. Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Applied Technology Center and Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles rank in California?
Applied Technology Center is 546th of 1,343 and Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles is 822nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).