Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College vs Santee Education Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 752 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
Santee Education Complex
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles, California | Santee Education Complex Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 1,343 | #890 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16704 of 16,910 | #13707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 20% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santee Education Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 8.5).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on math proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 24.5%).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 93.8%).
- •Santee Education Complex does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.7).
- •Santee Education Complex is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 272.
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 Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College better than Santee Education Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Santee Education Complex ranks higher (28.3 vs 8.5 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 Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College and Santee Education Complex?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College: 272. Santee Education Complex: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College and Santee Education Complex rank in California?
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College is 1331st of 1,343 and Santee Education Complex is 890th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).