Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy vs Modesto High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Modesto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
617 students
Modesto High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,292 students
| Measure | Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy Modesto, California | Modesto High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,343 | #835 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13309 of 16,910 | #13294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 2,292 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 2,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.1 vs 30.2).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Modesto High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 83.7%).
- •Modesto High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.9).
- •Modesto High is the larger school with 2,292 students compared with 617.
- •Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Modesto 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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy better than Modesto High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy and Modesto High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy: 617. Modesto High: 2,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy and Modesto High rank in California?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is 839th of 1,343 and Modesto High is 835th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).