Capital College & Career Academy vs Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital College & Career Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
115 students
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,091 students
| Measure | Capital College & Career Academy Sacramento, California | Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,343 | #4424 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11661 of 16,910 | #45058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 115 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 115 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital College & Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 19.7).
- •Capital College & Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 92.2%).
- •Capital College & Career Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 22.3).
- •Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 115.
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 Capital College & Career Academy better than Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Capital College & Career Academy ranks higher (37.2 vs 19.7 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 Capital College & Career Academy and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital College & Career Academy: 115. Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital College & Career Academy and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
Capital College & Career Academy is 644th of 1,343 and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is 4424th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).