Arroyo High vs KIPP Summit Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo High
San Lorenzo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
KIPP Summit Academy
San Lorenzo · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
427 students
| Measure | Arroyo High San Lorenzo, California | KIPP Summit Academy San Lorenzo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 1,343 | #363 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11058 of 16,910 | #6714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,499 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 54% |
| city | San Lorenzo | San Lorenzo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Summit Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 39.5).
- •KIPP Summit Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •KIPP Summit Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Arroyo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 75.6%).
- •KIPP Summit Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.0).
- •Arroyo High is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 427.
- •Arroyo High is a public school while KIPP Summit 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 Arroyo High better than KIPP Summit Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Summit Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 39.5 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 Arroyo High and KIPP Summit Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Lorenzo and San Lorenzo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo High: 1,499. KIPP Summit Academy: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo High and KIPP Summit Academy rank in California?
Arroyo High is 593rd of 1,343 and KIPP Summit Academy is 363rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).