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California Academy of Mathematics and Science vs Firebaugh High

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 387 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCalifornia Academy of Mathematics and Science
Carson, California
Firebaugh High
Firebaugh, California
Success Index (US)
77
Top 25%
34
Lower 50%
State rank#47 of 1,343#729 of 1,343
National rank#1843 of 16,910#12449 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students673673
Enrollment673673
Free/reduced-price lunch37.4%84.2%
Students per teacher24.918.7
Reading proficiency92%72%
Math proficiency97.5%12%
cityCarsonFirebaugh
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCalifornia Academy of Mathematics and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 33.9).
  • โ€ขCalifornia Academy of Mathematics and Science does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 12%).
  • โ€ขCalifornia Academy of Mathematics and Science does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
  • โ€ขCalifornia Academy of Mathematics and Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 84.2%).
  • โ€ขFirebaugh High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 24.9).

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 California Academy of Mathematics and Science better than Firebaugh High?

On the Success Index (US), California Academy of Mathematics and Science ranks higher (76.5 vs 33.9 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 California Academy of Mathematics and Science and Firebaugh High?

About 387 km in a straight line, between Carson and Firebaugh in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

California Academy of Mathematics and Science: 673. Firebaugh High: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do California Academy of Mathematics and Science and Firebaugh High rank in California?

California Academy of Mathematics and Science is 47th of 1,343 and Firebaugh High is 729th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).