Everest Public High vs Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everest Public High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Everest Public High Redwood City, California | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #765 of 1,343 | #1019 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12739 of 16,910 | #14596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Redwood City | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Everest Public High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 23.9).
- •Everest Public High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Everest Public High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Everest Public High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 83.6%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.7).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 224.
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 Everest Public High better than Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Everest Public High ranks higher (32.6 vs 23.9 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 Everest Public High and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everest Public High: 224. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everest Public High and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy rank in California?
Everest Public High is 765th of 1,343 and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is 1019th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).