Carlos Santana Arts Academy vs Valor Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 646 m 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
Valor Academy High
North Hills · Charter high · Grades 9–12
492 students
| Measure | Carlos Santana Arts Academy North Hills, California | Valor Academy High North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5543 of 5,693 | #1109 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49702 of 50,301 | #15234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 9.0).
- •Valor Academy High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Carlos Santana Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •Valor Academy High is the larger school with 492 students compared with 371.
- •Carlos Santana Arts Academy is a public school while Valor Academy High is a charter 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 Carlos Santana Arts Academy better than Valor Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Academy High ranks higher (20.2 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 Valor Academy High?
About 646 m in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy: 371. Valor Academy High: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos Santana Arts Academy and Valor Academy High rank in California?
Carlos Santana Arts Academy is 5543rd of 5,693 and Valor Academy High is 1109th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).