California Virtual Academy @ San Diego vs Royal High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
Simi Valley · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,924 students
Royal High
Simi Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,835 students
| Measure | California Virtual Academy @ San Diego Simi Valley, California | Royal High Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #484 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #9740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,924 | 1,835 |
| Enrollment | 3,924 | 1,835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 29% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royal High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Royal High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Royal High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 68.7%).
- •Royal High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 28.2).
- •California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is the larger school with 3,924 students compared with 1,835.
- •California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is a charter school while Royal 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 California Virtual Academy @ San Diego better than Royal 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 California Virtual Academy @ San Diego and Royal High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego: 3,924. Royal High: 1,835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Virtual Academy @ San Diego and Royal High rank in California?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is unranked and Royal High is 484th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).