Classical Academy Vista vs Rancho Buena Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Classical Academy Vista
Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students
Rancho Buena Vista High
Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
| Measure | Classical Academy Vista Vista, California | Rancho Buena Vista High Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 5,693 | #465 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14087 of 50,301 | #9458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 651 | 1,949 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 1,949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Classical Academy Vista scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 46.0).
- •Classical Academy Vista does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Classical Academy Vista does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Classical Academy Vista does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 70.1%).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.3).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High is the larger school with 1,949 students compared with 651.
- •Classical Academy Vista is a charter school while Rancho Buena Vista High is a public 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 Classical Academy Vista better than Rancho Buena Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Classical Academy Vista ranks higher (66.0 vs 46.0 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 Classical Academy Vista and Rancho Buena Vista High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Classical Academy Vista: 651. Rancho Buena Vista High: 1,949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Classical Academy Vista and Rancho Buena Vista High rank in California?
Classical Academy Vista is 1053rd of 5,693 and Rancho Buena Vista High is 465th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).