Big Picture Educational Academy vs Higher Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 258 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Picture Educational Academy
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
520 students
Higher Learning Academy
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
519 students
| Measure | Big Picture Educational Academy Fresno, California | Higher Learning Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 520 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 34.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Fresno | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higher Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Higher Learning Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Higher Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 80.2%).
- •Big Picture Educational Academy does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 34.6).
- •Big Picture Educational Academy is the larger school with 520 students compared with 519.
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 Big Picture Educational Academy better than Higher Learning Academy?
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 Big Picture Educational Academy and Higher Learning Academy?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Picture Educational Academy: 520. Higher Learning Academy: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Picture Educational Academy and Higher Learning Academy rank in California?
Big Picture Educational Academy is unranked and Higher Learning Academy is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).