Coachella Valley High vs NOVA Academy - Coachella
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coachella Valley High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
NOVA Academy - Coachella
Coachella · Charter high · Grades 9–12
235 students
| Measure | Coachella Valley High Thermal, California | NOVA Academy - Coachella Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 1,343 | #518 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15700 of 16,910 | #10286 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,300 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 34.5% |
| city | Thermal | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 17.4).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 18%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 36%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 90.3%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.5).
- •Coachella Valley High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 235.
- •Coachella Valley High is a public school while NOVA Academy - Coachella 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 Coachella Valley High better than NOVA Academy - Coachella?
On the Success Index (US), NOVA Academy - Coachella ranks higher (42.7 vs 17.4 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 Coachella Valley High and NOVA Academy - Coachella?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coachella Valley High: 2,300. NOVA Academy - Coachella: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coachella Valley High and NOVA Academy - Coachella rank in California?
Coachella Valley High is 1183rd of 1,343 and NOVA Academy - Coachella is 518th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).