El Rancho High vs Valencia Academy of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rancho High
Pico Rivera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | El Rancho High Pico Rivera, California | Valencia Academy of the Arts Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,343 | #2663 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12405 of 16,910 | #32984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,995 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Academy of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.1).
- •Valencia Academy of the Arts does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Valencia Academy of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •El Rancho High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 82.4%).
- •El Rancho High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.9).
- •El Rancho High is the larger school with 1,995 students compared with 398.
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 El Rancho High better than Valencia Academy of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Academy of the Arts ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.1 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 El Rancho High and Valencia Academy of the Arts?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rancho High: 1,995. Valencia Academy of the Arts: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rancho High and Valencia Academy of the Arts rank in California?
El Rancho High is 725th of 1,343 and Valencia Academy of the Arts is 2663rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).