Bay View Academy vs Monterey High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Academy
Monterey · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
Monterey High
Monterey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
| Measure | Bay View Academy Monterey, California | Monterey High Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1924 of 5,693 | #576 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25349 of 50,301 | #10875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Monterey | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 40.4).
- •Bay View Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Monterey High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Bay View Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 58.2%).
- •Bay View Academy does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.0).
- •Monterey High is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 477.
- •Bay View Academy is a charter school while Monterey 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 Bay View Academy better than Monterey High?
On the Success Index (US), Bay View Academy ranks higher (49.7 vs 40.4 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 Bay View Academy and Monterey High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Academy: 477. Monterey High: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Academy and Monterey High rank in California?
Bay View Academy is 1924th of 5,693 and Monterey High is 576th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).