Bitney Prep High vs Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitney Prep High
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
91 students
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Nevada City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
191 students
| Measure | Bitney Prep High Grass Valley, California | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #762 of 1,343 | #117 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12721 of 16,910 | #3385 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 91 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 91 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 49.5% |
| city | Grass Valley | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 32.7).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 10%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 49.5%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 57.1%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is the larger school with 191 students compared with 91.
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 Bitney Prep High better than Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (69.7 vs 32.7 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 Bitney Prep High and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitney Prep High: 91. Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitney Prep High and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning rank in California?
Bitney Prep High is 762nd of 1,343 and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is 117th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).