Aspire Summit Charter Academy vs Ceres High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Ceres High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,660 students
| Measure | Aspire Summit Charter Academy Modesto, California | Ceres High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3944 of 5,693 | #869 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42543 of 50,301 | #13545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,660 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Modesto | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ceres High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 23.6).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Ceres High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 87%).
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.7).
- •Ceres High is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 355.
- •Aspire Summit Charter Academy is a charter school while Ceres High is a public 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 Aspire Summit Charter Academy better than Ceres High?
On the Success Index (US), Ceres High ranks higher (29.0 vs 23.6 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 Aspire Summit Charter Academy and Ceres High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy: 355. Ceres High: 1,660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Summit Charter Academy and Ceres High rank in California?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy is 3944th of 5,693 and Ceres High is 869th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).