Excelsior Charter vs Options for Youth-Acton
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Charter
Victorville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
2,170 students
Options for Youth-Acton
Fontana · Charter high · Grades 7–12
2,171 students
| Measure | Excelsior Charter Victorville, California | Options for Youth-Acton Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,343 | #1262 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14873 of 16,910 | #16193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,170 | 2,171 |
| Enrollment | 2,170 | 2,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| city | Victorville | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 14.1).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 82.8%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.2).
- •Options for Youth-Acton is the larger school with 2,171 students compared with 2,170.
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 Excelsior Charter better than Options for Youth-Acton?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Charter ranks higher (22.4 vs 14.1 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 Excelsior Charter and Options for Youth-Acton?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Charter: 2,170. Options for Youth-Acton: 2,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Charter and Options for Youth-Acton rank in California?
Excelsior Charter is 1054th of 1,343 and Options for Youth-Acton is 1262nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).