Del Vista Math and Science Academy vs Delano High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Delano · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
Delano High
Delano · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
| Measure | Del Vista Math and Science Academy Delano, California | Delano High Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4116 of 5,693 | #635 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43440 of 50,301 | #11577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,221 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Delano | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 22.2).
- •Delano High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Delano High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Del Vista Math and Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 92.8%).
- •Del Vista Math and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.1).
- •Delano High is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 526.
- •Del Vista Math and Science Academy is a charter school while Delano 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 Del Vista Math and Science Academy better than Delano High?
On the Success Index (US), Delano High ranks higher (37.5 vs 22.2 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 Del Vista Math and Science Academy and Delano High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Delano and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy: 526. Delano High: 1,221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Vista Math and Science Academy and Delano High rank in California?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy is 4116th of 5,693 and Delano High is 635th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).