Carlos Santana Arts Academy vs James Monroe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos Santana Arts Academy
North Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
James Monroe High
North Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | Carlos Santana Arts Academy North Hills, California | James Monroe High North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5543 of 5,693 | #1133 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49702 of 50,301 | #15434 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 9.0).
- •Carlos Santana Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •James Monroe High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Carlos Santana Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.1%).
- •James Monroe High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.5).
- •James Monroe High is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 371.
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 Carlos Santana Arts Academy better than James Monroe High?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe High ranks higher (19.0 vs 9.0 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 Carlos Santana Arts Academy and James Monroe High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy: 371. James Monroe High: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos Santana Arts Academy and James Monroe High rank in California?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy is 5543rd of 5,693 and James Monroe High is 1133rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).