Central Academy of Arts and Technology vs Valley Oaks Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of Arts and Technology
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
179 students
Valley Oaks Charter
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,087 students
| Measure | Central Academy of Arts and Technology Bakersfield, California | Valley Oaks Charter Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 179 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Oaks Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 65.9%).
- •Central Academy of Arts and Technology does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.3).
- •Valley Oaks Charter is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 179.
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 Central Academy of Arts and Technology better than Valley Oaks Charter?
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 Central Academy of Arts and Technology and Valley Oaks Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of Arts and Technology: 179. Valley Oaks Charter: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of Arts and Technology and Valley Oaks Charter rank in California?
Central Academy of Arts and Technology is unranked and Valley Oaks Charter is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).