Chester Junior/Senior High vs University Pathways Public Service Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 753 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Junior/Senior High
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
124 students
University Pathways Public Service Academy
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students
| Measure | Chester Junior/Senior High Chester, California | University Pathways Public Service Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 1,343 | #954 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8907 of 16,910 | #14208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 124 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Chester | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Junior/Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 25.9).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.4).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High is the larger school with 124 students compared with 121.
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 Chester Junior/Senior High better than University Pathways Public Service Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Junior/Senior High ranks higher (48.0 vs 25.9 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 Chester Junior/Senior High and University Pathways Public Service Academy?
About 753 km in a straight line, between Chester and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Junior/Senior High: 124. University Pathways Public Service Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Junior/Senior High and University Pathways Public Service Academy rank in California?
Chester Junior/Senior High is 441st of 1,343 and University Pathways Public Service Academy is 954th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).