Clear Passage Educational Center vs Jessie Nelson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Passage Educational Center
Long Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
59 students
Jessie Nelson Academy
Signal Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Clear Passage Educational Center Long Beach, California | Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #615 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #10711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 59 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 59.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Long Beach | Signal Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Passage Educational Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 35.7).
- •Clear Passage Educational Center does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 59.0).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy is the larger school with 832 students compared with 59.
- •Clear Passage Educational Center is a charter school while Jessie Nelson Academy 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 Clear Passage Educational Center better than Jessie Nelson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Passage Educational Center ranks higher (46.8 vs 35.7 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 Clear Passage Educational Center and Jessie Nelson Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Signal Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Passage Educational Center: 59. Jessie Nelson Academy: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Passage Educational Center and Jessie Nelson Academy rank in California?
Clear Passage Educational Center is unranked and Jessie Nelson Academy is 615th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).