College and Career Preparatory Academy vs Da Vinci RISE High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College and Career Preparatory Academy
Fountain Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
168 students
Da Vinci RISE High
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
167 students
| Measure | College and Career Preparatory Academy Fountain Valley, California | Da Vinci RISE High El Segundo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,343 | #1309 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16724 of 16,910 | #16550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 168 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 33.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Fountain Valley | El Segundo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Da Vinci RISE High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 8.1).
- •Da Vinci RISE High does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Da Vinci RISE High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 96.4%).
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 33.4).
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 168 students compared with 167.
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 College and Career Preparatory Academy better than Da Vinci RISE High?
On the Success Index (US), Da Vinci RISE High ranks higher (10.7 vs 8.1 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 College and Career Preparatory Academy and Da Vinci RISE High?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and El Segundo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career Preparatory Academy: 168. Da Vinci RISE High: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career Preparatory Academy and Da Vinci RISE High rank in California?
College and Career Preparatory Academy is 1334th of 1,343 and Da Vinci RISE High is 1309th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).