Edward B. Cole Academy vs Nova Academy Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 865 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Santa Ana · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Nova Academy Early College High
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Edward B. Cole Academy Santa Ana, California | Nova Academy Early College High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3280 of 5,693 | #595 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38196 of 50,301 | #11095 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Academy Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 30.5).
- •Edward B. Cole Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Edward B. Cole Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 88.9%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.9).
- •Edward B. Cole Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 288.
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 Edward B. Cole Academy better than Nova Academy Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Academy Early College High ranks higher (39.4 vs 30.5 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 Edward B. Cole Academy and Nova Academy Early College High?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward B. Cole Academy: 431. Nova Academy Early College High: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward B. Cole Academy and Nova Academy Early College High rank in California?
Edward B. Cole Academy is 3280th of 5,693 and Nova Academy Early College High is 595th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).