College and Career Preparatory Academy vs Los Amigos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Los Amigos High
Fountain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
| Measure | College and Career Preparatory Academy Fountain Valley, California | Los Amigos High Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,343 | #920 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16724 of 16,910 | #13928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 168 | 1,430 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Amigos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 8.1).
- •Los Amigos High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Los Amigos High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Los Amigos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.4%).
- •Los Amigos High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.0).
- •Los Amigos High is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 168.
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Los Amigos 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 College and Career Preparatory Academy better than Los Amigos High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Amigos High ranks higher (27.2 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 Los Amigos High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career Preparatory Academy: 168. Los Amigos High: 1,430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career Preparatory Academy and Los Amigos High rank in California?
College and Career Preparatory Academy is 1334th of 1,343 and Los Amigos High is 920th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).