Da Vinci RISE High vs Zela Davis
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 620 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci RISE High
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
167 students
Zela Davis
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
843 students
| Measure | Da Vinci RISE High El Segundo, California | Zela Davis Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,343 | #4157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16550 of 16,910 | #43698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 167 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 33.4 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 34% |
| city | El Segundo | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zela Davis scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 10.7).
- •Zela Davis does better on math proficiency (34% vs 5%).
- •Zela Davis does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 24.5%).
- •Da Vinci RISE High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 93.6%).
- •Zela Davis does better on students per teacher (26.3 vs 33.4).
- •Zela Davis is the larger school with 843 students compared with 167.
- •Da Vinci RISE High is a charter school while Zela Davis 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 Da Vinci RISE High better than Zela Davis?
On the Success Index (US), Zela Davis ranks higher (21.9 vs 10.7 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 Da Vinci RISE High and Zela Davis?
About 620 m in a straight line, between El Segundo and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci RISE High: 167. Zela Davis: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci RISE High and Zela Davis rank in California?
Da Vinci RISE High is 1309th of 1,343 and Zela Davis is 4157th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).