Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science vs Motivated Youth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
765 students
Motivated Youth Academy
Escondido · Charter other · Grades K–12
251 students
| Measure | Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science Escondido, California | Motivated Youth Academy Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #411 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #8567 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 765 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 10% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 77.7%).
- •Motivated Youth Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 27.3).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is the larger school with 765 students compared with 251.
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is a public school while Motivated Youth Academy is a charter 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 Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science better than Motivated Youth Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science and Motivated Youth Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science: 765. Motivated Youth Academy: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science and Motivated Youth Academy rank in California?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is 411th of 1,343 and Motivated Youth Academy is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).