College and Career Preparatory Academy vs Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | College and Career Preparatory Academy Fountain Valley, California | Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,343 | #851 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16724 of 16,910 | #12970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 168 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 8.1).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 15%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 96.4%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.0).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is the larger school with 534 students compared with 168.
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate 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 Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate ranks higher (24.4 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 Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career Preparatory Academy: 168. Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career Preparatory Academy and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate rank in California?
College and Career Preparatory Academy is 1334th of 1,343 and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is 851st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).