Excelsior Charter vs Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
927 students
| Measure | Excelsior Charter Victorville, California | Rio Vista School of Applied Learning Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,343 | #2656 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14873 of 16,910 | #32913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,170 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 2,170 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | Victorville | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.4).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 72.3%).
- •Excelsior Charter does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.1).
- •Excelsior Charter is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 927.
- •Excelsior Charter is a charter school while Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista School of Applied Learning ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.4 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 Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Charter: 2,170. Rio Vista School of Applied Learning: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Charter and Rio Vista School of Applied Learning rank in California?
Excelsior Charter is 1054th of 1,343 and Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is 2656th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).