Contra Costa School of Performing Arts vs Ygnacio Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 466 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Walnut Creek · Charter high · Grades 6–12
285 students
Ygnacio Valley High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
| Measure | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek, California | Ygnacio Valley High Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,343 | #1182 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10171 of 16,910 | #15696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 17.5).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 81.5%).
- •Ygnacio Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.8).
- •Ygnacio Valley High is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 285.
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is a charter school while Ygnacio Valley 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 Contra Costa School of Performing Arts better than Ygnacio Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Contra Costa School of Performing Arts ranks higher (43.1 vs 17.5 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 Contra Costa School of Performing Arts and Ygnacio Valley High?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts: 285. Ygnacio Valley High: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Contra Costa School of Performing Arts and Ygnacio Valley High rank in California?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is 515th of 1,343 and Ygnacio Valley High is 1182nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).